Lead Painter

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent SFW Construction, an industry leader in residential and multi-family painting.

If you’re the kind of painter who takes ownership, leads from the front, and refuses to leave behind sloppy work, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What’s in it for You?

• Pay range of $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

• Consistent full-time residential and multi-family painting work

• Opportunity to lead crews and run projects independently

• Clear systems and expectations that help you succeed

• Career growth potential into higher leadership roles

• Work on a wide variety of homes ranging from historic properties to modern builds

• Professional team environment focused on quality craftsmanship

• Production-driven workflow with high standards and strong support

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Join a company that values craftsmanship, accountability, and professionalism

• Work alongside a team that takes pride in clean, high-quality finish work

• Build your leadership skills while running projects that matter

• Be trusted to manage crews, communicate with clients, and own outcomes

• Work for a company that respects process, safety, and attention to detail

• Take part in projects involving historic homes, lead-safe practices, and detailed finish work

• Gain long-term career stability with a growing painting company

Your New Role

• Lead residential and multi-family painting crews across the Portland, OR metro area

• Manage daily production schedules and keep projects on track

• Perform and oversee surface preparation, including scraping, sanding, caulking, patching, and repairs

• Execute brush, roll, and spray applications to high-quality finish standards

• Ensure compliance with lead-safe practices and job site safety protocols

• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites

• Conduct trim work, detail painting, and finish inspections

• Communicate professionally with homeowners, tenants, and project managers

• Identify change orders and upsell opportunities when additional work is needed

• Hold crews accountable for workmanship, efficiency, and professionalism

• Deliver completed projects that meet SFW Painting’s quality standards

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• 3+ years of residential painting experience preferred

• Experience leading painting crews and managing projects independently

• Strong residential repaint and multi-family painting experience preferred

• Experience working on older homes and pre-1978 properties preferred

• Knowledge of lead-safe painting practices preferred

• Skilled in:

  • Surface prep, including scraping, sanding, caulking, and patching

  • Brush and roll applications

  • Spray applications

  • Trim and detail finish work

  • Minor repair and dry rot work

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

• Ability to maintain productivity while delivering professional finishes

• Professional communication and customer service skills

• Fluent English required

• Valid driver’s license required

• Reliable transportation to job sites

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

• Organized, dependable, and results-driven mindset

SFW Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #red