Residential New Construction Painter

Service Area: Richmond, VA

Pay: $18.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Schedule: 5 Days Per Week | 40+ Hours | Regular Overtime Opportunities
Pay Schedule: Weekly

About the Position

Con App Inc. is seeking experienced Residential New Construction Painters to join our production painting team.

This is a full-time, hourly employee position for individuals with painting experience who are looking for consistent work, competitive hourly pay, regular overtime opportunities, company-provided transportation, and the stability and benefits of working with an established residential new construction company.

Our painters work in various locations in and nearby Richmond, Williamsburg and the Tidewater areas. Depending on the production schedule and needs of the job, painters may work independently, work alongside another painter, or work as part of a larger painting crew. Candidates should be comfortable and productive in both individual and team environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• $18.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level
• Full-time employment
• Guaranteed 5-day workweek
• 40+ hours per week
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Paid weekly
• 5 paid holidays per year
• 5–10 days of accrued paid vacation per year for full-time employees
• Employer-sponsored health insurance options
• Company-provided take-home vehicle
• Company fuel card
• Company vehicle maintenance card
• Paid travel time between assigned jobsites
• Additional drive-time compensation as outlined below

Experience

Previous painting experience is required. Residential new construction painting experience is strongly preferred.

We recognize that years in the trade do not always tell the whole story. Starting pay within the advertised range is based on demonstrated experience, skill level, productivity, versatility, quality of work, and ability to work independently and as part of a team, rather than simply the number of years a candidate has worked in the trade.

Responsibilities

As a Residential New Construction Painter, responsibilities may include:

• Apply paint using standard brushes and rollers
• Prepare residential surfaces for paint application
• Protect floors, windows, fixtures, cabinets and other finished surfaces as required
• Maintain clean lines and consistent coverage
• Identify and correct paint defects and surface imperfections
• Perform paint touch-up and punch work
• Complete final paint corrections as homes progress toward settlement
• Maintain production expectations while meeting company quality standards
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Properly care for company-provided painting tools and equipment
• Work independently when assigned individual homes or tasks
• Work efficiently as part of a painting crew when multiple painters are assigned
• Coordinate with supervisors based on the production schedule
• Follow company safety procedures and builder/jobsite requirements
• Inspect completed work and take responsibility for the quality of the finished product

Homeowner Pre-Settlement & Touch-Up Experience

Experience performing paint touch-up, punch-out and correction work in preparation for homeowner pre-settlement inspections is especially valued.

Candidates with this experience should be comfortable identifying and correcting minor paint defects while working carefully around completed flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures and other finished surfaces.

Required Skills

Candidates must have:

• Previous painting experience
• Proficiency using standard paint brushes and rollers
• Knowledge of basic surface preparation and paint application techniques
• Ability to produce clean, consistent paint coverage
• Ability to identify and correct paint defects
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality
• Ability to work independently when required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production painting team
• Dependable attendance and reliable communication
• Strong attention to workmanship, cleanliness and jobsite safety
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Additional Skills That Add Value

We are especially interested in versatile painters who bring additional residential new construction skills to the position.

Experience in any of the following is valued but not required:

• Operating gas or electric airless paint spray equipment
• Spray application of residential paint products
• Applying stain and finish to oak handrails
• Applying stain and finish to oak stair treads
• Minor drywall patchwork and repairs
• Drywall point-up
• Sanding drywall repairs and preparing patched areas for paint
• Homeowner pre-settlement paint touch-up and punch work

Candidates possessing several of these additional skills may be considered for compensation toward the higher end of the advertised pay range based on demonstrated ability.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be capable of performing the physical demands of residential painting, including standing and working for extended periods; bending, kneeling, reaching and climbing; working overhead; using ladders and construction equipment; carrying paint, tools and equipment; performing surface preparation and sanding; and performing repetitive painting-related tasks throughout the workday.

Company Vehicle & Travel

This position requires the flexibility to work both independently and as part of a crew.

Depending on the day’s schedule, an employee may drive a company-provided take-home vehicle directly to an assigned jobsite or travel with other painters as part of a crew in a company van.

Employees are provided with a company fuel card and vehicle maintenance card for authorized company vehicle expenses.

Because painters may be assigned to work independently and drive directly between projects, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Paid Work & Travel Time

• The employee’s workday begins when they arrive at the first assigned jobsite
• All required travel between assigned jobsites during the workday is paid
• At the completion of the final assigned job, if the drive home exceeds one hour, the employee is compensated for one hour of drive time
• Work and travel activity is tracked through the company’s Geotab vehicle system

Specific job assignments and locations vary based on the residential production schedule.

Why Join Con App?

This position offers experienced residential painters an opportunity for consistent full-time hourly employment while providing the variety of both independent and team-based work.

We also value versatility. Painters who bring additional skills such as spray equipment operation, homeowner pre-settlement touch-up, oak handrail and stair staining, or drywall patch and point-up experience bring additional value to our operation.

If you are an experienced painter who takes pride in producing clean work, pays attention to the details, can work independently when needed and works well as part of a team, we want to hear from you.