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Job Title: Painter

Job Description

As a painter, you will prepare and apply finishes to both interior and exterior surfaces on small to mid-sized commercial projects. You will work in crews ranging from 3 to 10 people and adapt to non-climate-controlled environments. Ideal candidates possess more than 3 years of experience, exhibit strong attention to detail, and demonstrate proficiency with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. Additionally, a solid understanding of safety protocols, including OSHA standards, is required.

Responsibilities

+ Prep and apply finishes to interior and exterior surfaces on commercial projects.

+ Clean, sand, patch, and prime surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion and a smooth finish.

+ Utilize brushing, rolling, and spraying techniques for both interior and exterior surfaces.

+ Mix paints to achieve precise colors and finishes, including matte, gloss, and textured coatings.

+ Patch holes, smooth seams, and prep drywall for paint.

+ Be familiar with primers, sealers, epoxies, and specialty coatings used in commercial construction.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of experience in painting.

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Proficiency with brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.

+ Knowledge of safety protocols, including OSHA standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2+ years' experience in commercial painting.

+ Familiarity with construction, drywall finishing, carpentry, concrete, and the use of hand and power tools.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package fully covered by the company after just five months of employment. Be part of a dynamic and growing team with opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

You will work on small to mid-sized commercial projects in teams of 3 to 10 employees. The self-perform team currently consists of 27 employees and is expected to grow by 2025. The work environment is not climate-controlled, and the schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with contractors likely working 42-43 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.