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CAREERS

Join the Powell Painting Family

Want to join an award-winning company?

WORK WITH US

We value Character, Craftsmanship, and Customer Service.​

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For over 38 years, we have specialized in repainting fine homes, churches, and other legacy buildings with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our team is known for its integrity, skill, and commitment to outstanding customer service.

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If you take pride in maintaining a clean, organized work environment and want to collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to quality workmanship and continuous learning, we may be the right fit for you. We foster a respectful, drug- and alcohol-free workplace where excellence is our standard.

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To ensure a safe and professional work environment for both our team and our clients, we conduct drug screenings and thorough background checks.

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Start a new career

REQUIREMENTS

Looking for stability and growth?
 

Tired of working in the food industry for tips? We offer a steady weekly paycheck, plus overtime and performance-based bonuses.

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Stuck in a factory job with no sense of accomplishment? Our work delivers visible, transformative results every day.

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Feeling trapped in a dead-end job? Here, hard work and smart decisions are rewarded, with real opportunities for advancement.

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If you're reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career—join our team today!

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What we expect you to have:​

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Great attitudes, willing spirit, and team mindset:

We are not interested in a lone-wolf or maverick. We need individuals who can work with a team of people to create a positive experience for our customers. You must respect people and property and enjoy meeting and serving people.

 

Have a Smart Phone:

Our team communications, time clocks, and photo sharing are all done via smart phones. You are required to have one at all times.

 

Transportation and Driver’s License:

You must have reliable transportation for commuting to and from job sites. You also must have a valid drivers license.

 

Background check and Drug Screening:

For the safety and comfort of our customers, all team members must submit to a background check and drug screening before employment.

 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work all day in various positions. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. You will be required to climb ladders and/or scaffolding from time to time.

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BENEFITS

We provide for you

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Year-Round Work

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We expect 40 hours a week, with overtime options sometimes available. Uniforms and equipment are provided for you.

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6 Paid Holidays

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New Year’s, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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Flexible Work Hours

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While most of our work is done from 8 am to 4pm, Monday- Friday, we offer flexible work hours to accommodate your life.

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Paid Time Off

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A tiered system that allows you to start accumulating time off immediately upon starting.

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Bonus Program

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After 3 months of training, you are eligible for the quarterly bonus program that rewards good decision making and bringing projects in on time. This bonus pot is divided among the team members.

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401k

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After 12 months, you are eligible to participate in our 401k retirement plan.

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A Healthy Working Environment

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We are a fun loving, fast paced, family business who appreciates our staff and recognizes their hard work and dedication. We also pay into Workman’s Compensation, which protects you if you were to be injured on the job.

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Honest Pay

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 We are seeking to hire full time employees, although we will consider sub-contractors, depending on experience. All our payroll is above board, with taxes filed properly so you don’t have to worry about a big bill coming you weren’t expecting. 

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Team Atmosphere

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You're never alone here—we work in teams of two or three, ensuring support and guidance, especially during training. You'll never be asked to do something you're not ready for, but we’ll challenge you to grow, develop new skills, and step outside your comfort zone with our support. We learn from mistakes, celebrate wins, and work together to build a better future for our team.

Your skill level determines your income

JOB TIERS

  • $14-$18/Hr. ($24,000 – $30,000 yearly)

     

    Entry level helper who prepares surfaces, protects floors and furniture, assists their team by cleaning/organizing, and assists in coating application as directed.

  • $18-$20/Hr. ($30,000 – $36,000 yearly)

     

    Mid-level team member whose main job is coatings applications. Also assists in prep work as needed and maintains customer satisfaction. 

  • $20-$23/Hr. ($36,000 – $44,000 yearly)

     

    The lead team member on a jobsite, they are the most skilled at coatings applications and repairs and oversee the production on a particular job site. They communicate with the customer to ensure satisfaction.

  • $23-$26/Hr. ($44,000 – $50,000 yearly)

     

    The team leader is a mid-level manager overseeing multiple projects and ensuring customer satisfaction and company quality controls. They are skilled painters themselves, with an eye for detail, and a desire to teach newer team members.

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TRAINING OUR NEW HIRES

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Powell Painting Company is looking for motivated individuals who want to learn valuable skills and build a rewarding career in the trades. No painting experience? No problem! We provide hands-on training, so you can earn while you learn.

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SUMMER APPRENTICE PROGRAM

Get hands-on experience

Looking to build real-world skills and jumpstart your career? Our Summer Internship Program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and valuable industry experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Whether you're exploring a new field or sharpening your expertise, you'll work on meaningful projects, learn from seasoned professionals, and grow your skill set—all while making an impact. Apply today and take the first step toward your future!

Apply to work at
Powell Painting and Handyman

Thank you for taking the time to apply to be with us!

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A smart-phone is a must with fluency in texting, emailing, and apps.

Job Preference: choose the option that best reflects your skills.
Trainee - Learn to be a professional painter, no experience necessary. $12 - $15 / hour.
Painter - Responsible for proper prep and application; friendly, safe, and efficient work. $15-$20 / hour.

Rate your skill level for the job preference you selected.

Are you a citizen of the United States?
Yes
No
If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
Yes
No
Have you previously worked for Powell Painting & Handyman, or do you know a current or previous employee?
Yes
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor theft?
Yes
No

Please list your 5 most recent employer references (name and contact phone number or email), your role, and whether we may contact them.

Are you able to transport yourself from job site to job site throughout the work day (along with materials & equipment needed)?
Yes, I have a truck
Yes, I have a car
Yes, I have an SUV
No
Other
Can you provide an insurance certificate for your vehicle?
Yes
No
N/A
If you are a smoker, do you commit to our Considerate Smoking Pledge?
Yes, I pledge to being a considerate smoker
I do not smoke

Please read our Considerate Smoking Pledge here.

Are you punctual?
Yes, I am always on time–which means I am working while clocked in for my job
I am usually on time
I am often late

Arriving on time shows respect for your co-workers, your job, and the customer.

Work Locations
Yes, I can work outside with no problems
No, this may be tough for me

Are you okay with working full days outside? Work is outside and inside; job locations change frequently.

Do you have the strength and coordination to move and position (by yourself) a 24' aluminum or fiberglass extension ladder?
Yes, I can safely move and position a 24' ladder
No, I am not comfortable with ladders
Physical Ability: do you have any  limitations that could prevent you from performing duties common to the painting trade?
Yes, I have limitations that could keep me from performing common painters' duties
No limitations

Afraid of heights? Uncomfortable on ladders? Lifting restrictions?

What formal group or classroom training have you had? Check all that apply.

(Previous training is not required, but helpful).

Please read carefully–application form waiver:

In exchange for the consideration of my job application by the Powell Painting Company (hereinafter called “the Company”), I agree that:


Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Company practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of Powell Painting Company or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and that relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the President /General Manager of the Company. Both the undersigned and Powell Painting Company may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason. If employed, I understand that the Company may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.


I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without any previous notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others, and hereby release the Company from any liability as a result of such contract.


I understand that (1) the Company has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such policy is a condition of my employment; and (3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such policy. I also understand that, if hired, I will be required to offer examination documents proving that I am a United States citizen or an alien currently authorized to work in the United States. I also understand that my continued employment is contingent upon my proving the necessary documentation within the prescribed time frames.


I understand that, in connection with the routine processing of your employment application, the Company discloses to you that an investigative consumer report containing information collected from previous employers, educational institutions which you have attended, credit and/or police references, neighbors, and friends, may be obtained for employment purposes as part of the pre-employment background investigation and at any time during your employment. 


Should an investigative consumer report be requested, you will have the right to demand a complete and accurate disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation and a written summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970.  I further understand that my employment with the Company shall be probationary for a period of ninety (90) days, and further that at any time during the probationary period or thereafter, my employment relation with the Company is terminable at will for any reason by either party.


If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.

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