Painter

Job Title: Commercial Construction Painter

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing, finishing, and protecting interior and exterior surfaces on commercial construction projects such as restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, wellness facilities, industrial sites, and other commercial buildings. You will apply a variety of coatings, work from detailed specifications, and collaborate closely with superintendents, project managers, and other trades to deliver high-quality finishes that meet project requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, caulking, masking, and priming to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth finish.

• Apply paint, stain, epoxy, and specialty coatings to walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and structural components in accordance with project specifications.

• Operate brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other painting tools safely and efficiently to achieve consistent, professional results.

• Read and interpret blueprints, finish schedules, and manufacturer specifications to ensure all finishes align with project requirements.

• Mix and match paint colors to achieve required finishes and maintain consistency across all surfaces.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of surface preparation methods, coating systems, and application techniques used in commercial construction.

• Ability to safely work from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts in active construction environments.

• Familiarity with commercial construction job sites, including trade sequencing and coordination requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality workmanship.

• Ability to lift materials, stand for extended periods, and work in various weather conditions as required by the job site.

• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance to support travel to different job sites.

• Proficiency using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment for commercial painting applications.

Work Environment

You will work on commercial construction job sites across multiple locations, primarily on projects such as restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, wellness facilities, industrial sites, and other commercial buildings. The standard schedule runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the first day starting at the shop at 7:30 a.m. to meet the team, receive personal protective equipment, and then travel to the job site. The paint team is in a growth phase, currently built around an existing paint lead, with plans to expand the crew. The work environment requires consistent use of safety gear, including hard hats, high-visibility vests or shirts, safety glasses, and work boots. Steel-toe boots are required and must be provided by the employee. On day one, employees are expected to bring their own basic hand tools, such as pouches, tape, hammer, pliers, a speed square, and a drill and impact driver with batteries. The company provides core PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility shirts. Work takes place in active construction settings, often involving ladders, scaffolding, and lifts, with a focus on maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.