About this position
The Painting Crew Leader is responsible for managing a team of painters to deliver high-quality residential and commercial painting projects. This role includes overseeing day-to-day jobsite operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and mentoring team members. As a Crew Leader, you set the tone on the jobsite—modeling professionalism, accountability, and our company’s core values.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Project Execution
- Lead jobsite operations from start to finish, ensuring timely and professional execution
- Deliver premium quality workmanship aligned with company standards
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Follow scopes of work, work orders, and color schedules accurately
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise and support painters and apprentices, ensuring proper techniques and productivity
- Train and mentor team members to grow their skills and confidence
- Foster teamwork and promote a respectful, positive work environment
- Ensure your crew represents the company professionally at all times
Customer Communication
- Greet clients at the start of each project and maintain open, courteous communication
- Address any client concerns proactively and communicate with the Field Supervisor when needed
- Perform project walk-throughs and ensure 100% customer satisfaction before leaving the site
Safety & Quality Control
- Enforce and model all safety protocols—zero injuries is always the goal
- Ensure consistent use of PPE, proper ladder usage, and safe jobsite practices
- Monitor quality throughout the job and complete final punch lists with attention to detail
- Hold yourself and your crew accountable for delivering exceptional results
Job Reporting & Documentation
- Track job progress and submit daily updates to the Field Supervisor
- Use apps and company tools to document job photos, crew hours, and completion reports
- Communicate material needs, job delays, or scope changes promptly
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of professional painting experience
- Previous experience leading or supervising a crew is preferred
- Excellent understanding of surface prep, application methods, and coatings
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required