Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $20-$25 / hr
Lead Painter (Part-Time) Surv Raleigh
Location : Raleigh + surrounding Triangle
Schedule : Part-time (flexible weekdays; occasional Saturdays)
Compensation : $20$25 / hr (based on experience and quality)
Equipment : Must provide your own tools, ladders, and reliable transportation
About Surv Raleigh
Surv Raleigh is a mission-driven home-services team helping neighbors age in place and keep their homes in great shape. Were growing our handyman and painting division and looking for a seasoned Lead Painter who can deliver clean, professional results and mentor helpers when needed.
What Youll Do
- Lead interior / exterior residential repaint projects from prep to punch list
- Perform surface prep : masking, scraping, sanding, caulking, patching, priming
- Apply finishes : brush, roll, and light spray work (HVLP / Airless) as appropriate
- Repair minor drywall and trim, spot prime stains, and color-match touchups
- Set up and safely work from ladders (extension and step) and basic staging
- Walk clients through scope, provide progress updates, and ensure site cleanliness
- Create simple material takeoffs; pick up paint / sundries as needed (reimbursable)
- Maintain job quality, timelines, and a neat, respectful customer experience
What It Takes (Requirements)
810+ years professional residential painting experience (lead / foreman level)You own a pro-grade paint tool kit (brushes / rollers, drop cloths, sanders, caulk gun, scraper, masking tools, etc.) and ladders (step + extension)Reliable transportation suitable for hauling ladders and materialsStrong knowledge of coatings, primers, sheens, proper prep, and cure timesComfortable working on occupied homes; excellent communication and cleanup habitsCan lift 50 lbs and work from ladders up to typical second-story heightsSmartphone proficiency for photos, checklists, and job updatesAuthorization to work in the U.S.; background check may be requiredNice-to-Haves
Light carpentry (trim / rot repair), drywall finishing, and basic spray skillsColor consultation experience and paint store relationshipsOSHA / ladder-safety training; EPA RRP a plus (for renovation work)What We Offer
Consistent part-time hours with room to growRespectful, mission-driven culture and organized schedulingFast pay cycles and clear scopes before you roll outHow to Apply
Email your resume or work history, a short note about your favorite products (primer, caulk, interior wall paint), and 35 project photos to ostone@wesurv.com. Please include Lead Painter Your Name in the subject.