Lead Painter

New England culture and elegant accommodations await at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Set against the iconic and beautiful village of Woodstock, Vermont, the Woodstock Inn is a year-round destination wrapped in luxury and history. From gorgeous, wood-beam bed frames to plush, hand-dyed blankets, each of our 142 rooms and suites embraces Vermont's signature style.

One of the most beloved resorts in New England, The Woodstock Inn & Resort, is seeking a Lead Painter to join the team!

Job Summary:

The Lead Painter is responsible for overseeing interior and exterior painting, floor reconditioning, and various projects from start to finish while actively performing painting work. This role leads a crew of painters, ensures high-quality workmanship, maintains safety standards, and completes projects on schedule and within scope. The Lead Painter serves as the primary point of contact on-site and provides direction, training, and quality control for the painting team.

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Range: Starting $27.00 per hour
  • The pay scale shown is the range that we reasonably expect to pay. Actual compensation offered may be adjusted based on a candidate's qualifications and/or experience.

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full time year-round, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
  • Weekends and holidays when needed

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of painters on job sites.
• Plan, organize, and assign daily tasks to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and priming.
• Apply paint, stains, coatings, or finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and customer expectations.
• Review project plans, specifications, and color schedules.
• Research, recommend, and source best product for conditions and materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site.
• Enforce safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE.)
• Train and mentor painters, including new hires and apprentices.
• Communicate progress, issues, and changes to supervisors or project managers.
• Inspect completed work and perform touch-ups as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional painting experience.
• 1-3 years of experience leading or supervising a painting crew.
• Expert knowledge of surface preparation, coatings, and application techniques.
• Ability to read work orders, and project specifications.
• Ensure work, and work site complies with OSHA and Vermont state laws, regulations and statutes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.

• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• RRPM lead paint certified or the ability to acquire necessary certifications.
• Climb ladders, kneel, crouch and get into tight spaces and perform repairs on varied surfaces.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

We offer great resort privileges, discounts, and free employee meal to all employees.

This is a full-time position and eligible after an initial waiting period for a competitive benefits package that includes * Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, *Employer Paid: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability* Paid Time Off, * 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match.


Our success is the direct result of dynamic, dedicated people with a passion for hospitality who enjoy being part of a devoted, hard-working team. Come join our team!

The Woodstock Inn & Resort is an equal opportunity employer.