Wallpaper Hanger

Independence Painting Co. in Des Plaines, IL is looking to hire a full‑time Wallpaper Hanger to cover the interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wall coverings. Are you well acquainted with the terms “double cut” and “reversing sheets”? Do you enjoy wallpaper hanging and want to grow your career in your skilled trade? Would you like to work for a respected company that values you and offers you opportunities to grow? If so, you might just be the person we’re searching for. Please read on! This wallpaper hanging position earns a competitive wage of $25 – $35/hour. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), and holiday pay. This is a traveling position and expenses are covered! We have new jobs in WI and GA. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to progress in your skilled trade, apply today!

INDEPENDENCE PAINTING CO.: OUR STORY

Since 1967, we have been offering exceptional, hassle‑free painting and wallcovering services to commercial, industrial, and residential clients. We put our all into every project, whether we’re completing a new paint job, touching up an old one, or fixing a mess someone else made. Our company is a member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA), and we complete all our work in accordance with their high standards. When a client wants their paint job done right the first time, they know to call the pros at Independence Painting Co. Our employees are the lifeblood of our organization and the secret to our success. We invest in each team member, providing resources such as safety training and new products education to help our employees develop and grow. In addition to a safe, drama‑free environment, we provide our team with excellent pay and great benefits. Join us and grow your career here!

YOUR DAY AS A WALLPAPER HANGER

As a Wallpaper Hanger, you have the vital skills we need to provide our clients with the stunning wall finishings they’re looking for. Your days are busy as you tackle the variety of tasks it takes to transform a room. Before you begin your wallpaper hanging, you measure the walls and ceiling to compute the correct number of strips. Another essential task is to set up your equipment, including the pasting table, scaffolding, and pasting machine. You prepare the surface carefully, taking off old wallpaper when necessary, then set to work applying the new wall covering. Attentive to detail, you use all the tricks of your skilled trade to apply each type of wall covering in the proper way. Well‑versed in techniques like double cutting, booking, and trimming, you are methodical and precise. Occasionally, you step back to admire the effect, and there’s no denying that you’re a wiz in your skilled trade. You can’t help but be proud of your ability to breathe new life into a room!

WHAT WE NEED IN A WALLPAPER HANGER

3+ years of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with commercial‑grade products and pasting machines Knowledge about various wall coverings, such as grasscloth, foil, fabric, and murals Mathematical proficiency Technological proficiency, including email, internet, and camera skills Do you have good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present information to our clients and other employees? Are you adept at following instructions in written, verbal, and diagram forms? Do you possess great customer service skills? Are you an expert at troubleshooting and solving problems? If yes, you might just be perfect for this wallpaper hanging position!

YOUR SCHEDULE AS A WALLPAPER HANGER

This position typically works 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with some flexibility for occasional night and weekend hours as required. This is a traveling position and expenses are covered! We have new jobs in WI and GA.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are ready to advance in your skilled trade and feel that you would be right for this wallpaper hanging job, please fill out our initial 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Location: 60016 #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD