Commercial Painter

This role involves performing interior painting on commercial construction projects throughout New Haven County, including work at university and hospital facilities. You will join an experienced field crew on a 3‑month contract with work projected through September and the possibility of ongoing or permanent employment based on performance. The position focuses on high-quality brush and roller work on walls, doors, and frames in active construction and occupied environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior painting on commercial construction projects using brushes and rollers, ensuring clean, consistent, and high-quality finishes.
• Paint walls, doors, frames, trim, and finish surfaces according to project specifications and industry standards.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including light sanding, taping, masking, and minor surface preparation as needed to achieve proper adhesion and finish.
• Follow directions from field leadership and collaborate with a crew of 6–10 painters and tradespeople to complete projects on schedule.
• Work on a variety of projects across New Haven County, including university and hospital facilities, and adapt to different site conditions and requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper storage and handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Use appropriate tools and techniques for brush and roller applications to achieve professional results on commercial and residential style projects.
• Support additional tasks such as trim and finish work, taping, and related duties as assigned to help the team meet project deadlines.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including site-specific rules and regulations, and use required personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time, working scheduled shifts, and being available for overtime and weekend work as needed to complete jobs by the end of the summer.

• At least 1 year of painting experience on commercial or residential construction projects.
• Proficiency with brush and roller painting techniques for interior surfaces.
• Experience painting walls, doors, frames, and trim with attention to detail and finish quality.
• Ability to perform basic surface preparation, including sanding, taping, and masking.
• Strong reliability and commitment to consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Good attitude and willingness to contribute positively to a team environment.
• Team player mindset with the ability to take direction and work collaboratively with a field crew.
• Willingness to take on tasks beyond basic painting responsibilities to support project completion.
• Understanding of basic construction site safety practices and willingness to follow all safety guidelines.

• OSHA 10 certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with trim and finish work in commercial, residential, or industrial settings.
• Background in commercial, residential, construction, or industrial painting environments.
• Familiarity with sandblasting and taping is a plus.
• Comfort working on projects for large institutional clients such as universities, hospitals, and major general contractors.
• Interest in long-term opportunities with the potential to transition from contract to permanent employment based on performance.

You will join a highly respected contractor with a strong reputation and a tenured field crew that values long-term relationships and stability. The culture emphasizes treating employees well, maintaining a family-like atmosphere, and fostering minimal turnover in the field. Permanent employees enjoy medical benefits, an IRA, paid time off, uniforms, and access to company trucks at management’s discretion. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects for prominent general contractors and institutional clients, gaining valuable experience while being supported by an experienced core team.

Work Environment

The work environment is field-based across New Haven County, with assignments that include university and hospital projects and other commercial construction sites. Typical schedules run Monday through Friday, either 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with potential Saturday or Sunday work depending on project needs and up to 10 hours of overtime when required. Crews generally consist of 6–10 people, providing strong on-site support and guidance from an experienced core group that has been with the company for many years. The atmosphere is collaborative and stable, with a family-like culture and low turnover. Dress code requires painters’ pants and work boots; the company supplies shirts, hard hats, and safety glasses. Work takes place in active construction environments, so adherence to safety practices and use of personal protective equipment is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Haven, CT.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.

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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.

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