Temporary Painter - Commercial

Job Title: Commercial Painter Job Description

This role involves performing high-quality commercial painting on a variety of projects, including large multiunit complexes, while working as part of a professional crew. The Commercial Painter prepares surfaces, applies coatings using various methods, and ensures a clean, precise finish that meets project standards and timelines.

Perform commercial painting on buildings and large multiunit complexes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.

Prepare work areas by completing all necessary site preparation, including cleaning, masking, and protecting adjacent surfaces.

Caulk and prep surfaces thoroughly prior to painting to ensure proper adhesion and a professional finish.

Use rollers, brushes, and cutting-in techniques to apply paint accurately and efficiently.

Operate airless sprayers and spray guns safely and effectively when required for specific projects.

Inspect surfaces for defects, perform minor touch-ups, and ensure all painted areas meet quality standards.

Work collaboratively with teams of 5-10 painters to complete projects on schedule.

Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment at all times.

Maintain and care for personal tools and equipment, ensuring they remain in good working condition.

Arrive on time with reliable transportation and be prepared to work scheduled shifts.

Clean up job sites after completion, including removal of masking materials and proper disposal of waste.

Communicate clearly with crew leads and team members regarding progress, issues, and material needs.

Minimum 2-3 years of commercial painting experience.

Proficiency in commercial painting techniques, including rolling, cutting in, and brush work.

Strong experience in caulking and surface preparation prior to painting.

Ability to perform paint prep, including site preparation and masking.

Hands-on experience using rollers and working on commercial painting projects.

Knowledge of safe work practices and consistent use of personal protective equipment.

Reliable transportation to travel to job sites as scheduled.

Ownership of basic painting tools required to perform daily tasks.

Ability to work effectively as part of a painting crew on large projects.

Spray painting experience using airless sprayers and spray guns is a strong plus.

Experience painting large multiunit complexes or similar large-scale commercial projects.

Familiarity with working in teams of 5-10 painters on active job sites.

Ability to follow directions from crew leads and adapt to changing project needs.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high-quality finish.

This is a small company environment where leadership treats employees like family and values long-term relationships. You can expect steady, year-round work and the opportunity to grow into leadership roles once you demonstrate the ability to lead a crew. You will work on commercial properties and large multiunit complexes as part of a crew of approximately 5-10 painters. The role is hands-on and physically active, often requiring standing, reaching, and working on ladders or scaffolding. Painters must wear painters' whites and full personal protective equipment at all times, including a hard hat, high-visibility vest, work boots, and safety glasses. The environment is safety-focused and team-oriented, with multiple trades and crew members working together on active job sites.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgeview, IL.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Application Deadline

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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.