Job Description
Job Description
APPRENTICE PAINTER
Why spend so much for college, incur that debt, and apply for jobs that are full when you can start immediately
reaching your goals before your peers?
- Learnatrade and askill you can take with you and make a living anywhere!
- Painters will be in demand for the predictable future, so you’ll enjoy competitive pay and opportunities for
advancement!
Join Our Team To Make The Money You Want, Doing Beautiful Things In A Variety Of Environments, While Becoming a
Craftsperson In A Timeless, Respectable Trade!
PMV Custom Finishes (Portage, MI), an established and growing painting contracting company is now accepting applications for an individual who is
organized, analytical, a stickler for quality & thoughtful systems to join our team. You will be working with an involved owner and you will feel
comfortable with our small, supportive management team, and group of great employees.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Since 2001, we have provided great service while providing high-quality painting in homes and businesses
in our area. Our clients hire us for our high end and decorative interior painting services. The families we
serve value quality and craftsmanship and they LOVE our polite, pleasant, reliable staff who communicate
well and show up when we’re supposed to. We’re not your typical painting contractor. We value principles,
care about the high quality of our work, and continuously learn how to improve our service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Apprenticeship / Learning :
Learn our methods of proper prep, painting, teamwork, customer service
Work collaboratively with your dedicated trainer to learn from their experience and expertise
Continually look for educational opportunities from coworkers, industry leaders, on-the-job scenarios
Learn and understand painting product knowledge- paint types, uses, tools, supplies, methods
Learn and follow our safety protocols
Learn to identify problems and find resourceful solutions to solving them
Learn the PMV Way-what we love, why we do what we do, who we love working with, how we serve others
Jobsite / Production :
Arrive to the jobsite in professional attire, ready to work at the starting time
Physical labor including, climbing, carrying ladders & supplies, constant movement
Attend occasional company meetings and outings
Continue developing skills and knowledge in order to perform tasks within our established production rates
Produce painting work from start through finish- brushing, rolling, masking, etc.
Work collaboratively with coworkers to complete jobs in a predictable, organized, and timely way
Customer Service :
Be courteous and helpful with customers and immediately report any issues they have
Look for ways to go the extra mile for clients and provide a 5-star service, so we receive 5-star reviews
Administrative :
Report work time accurately and apply the hours to the appropriate customer project
Report all customer complaints, jobsite hazards, and other potential problems immediately
ABOUT YOU SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS :
Personally Accountable You take responsibility for yourself, your work, and your goals, positive or negative
Self-Management You are good at demonstrating self-control and an ability to manage time and priorities
Diplomacy and Tact You are good at treating others fairly, regardless of personal biases or beliefs
Teamwork-You prefer and enjoy working effectively and productively with like-minded others
Flexibility Though a consistent person, you can be agile and willing to adapt to change when needed
Customer Focused You are committed to and good at identifying and satisfying clients’ needs
REQUIREMENTS
No experience required, however you must be teachable and have a willingness to learn
Experience working in other trades or hobbies; working with your hands / body could be helpful, but not required
Willingness and ability to work in various environments and conditions, including heights and heat
Comfortable and willing to use current phone technology
Ability to pass illegal drug and background checks
Current driver’s license and insurability
SCHEDULE :
Work hours are between 7 : 00am- 5 : 00pm (7-3 : 30 for commercial jobs 8-4 : 30 for residential jobs)
Over time opportunities
COMPENSATION :
$16-$20 per hour to start
We have a tiered apprenticeship program so you can advance as fast as you are willing to learn!
Employee health insurance paid 50% by company
6 Paid Holidays, 5 days PTO at six months employment
Retirement- Simple IRA with 3% company match