Painting Sub

Company: CertaPro Painters® of Cary-Apex, NC
Location: Cary
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are currently looking for a self-motivated and outgoing individual who is looking for a challenging opportunity to join our team as a Painting Sub. Our Painters are almost always busy, doing outstanding work and taking great care of our customers. They tell us they have fewer days off than our competition, so that means you’re earning consistently and growing right along with us. Our Painters work in both commercial and residential environments and follow a systematic approach that includes set-up, preparation, painting, clean up, and inspection. The ideal candidate is a painting professional with the highest standards who has experience in both commercial and residential painting. He or she must be physically able to perform the duties of the job, which includes performing repetitive movements, standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs and ladders, etc. If you are looking for a career with growth potential and are committed to personal and professional development, we may have a great opportunity for you! RESPONSIBILITIES Completes set-up duties at the job site, which includes moving all items in a room to the center and covering with sheeting and covering floors with drop cloths for interior jobs or power/hand-washing for exterior jobs Prepares surfaces for painting, which includes repairing holes and cracks, sealing stains, and sanding surfaces for interior jobs or removing loose paint, scuff sanding areas, and caulking gaps to prevent water intrusion for exterior jobs Paints surfaces by first priming repaired areas and then applying premium quality paint to a uniform finish Cleans up daily and after job is complete, which includes moving all items back to desired locations and sweeping/vacuuming floors and carpets for interior jobs, removing paint chips or other debris for exterior jobs, and removing all job materials Inspects work for the highest quality Understands and executes work orders in a timely and professional manner Maintains strict attention to detail when working at customer’s property Maintains clean, organized work areas and securely stores equipment and supplies Follows all safety policies and procedures Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards Maintains positive relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other employees Promotes business development by projecting a positive image of the company during interactions with employees, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers Participates in meetings, committees, educational opportunities, etc. as requested/required Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED required Advanced education degree, coursework, or tech school a plus Two years of professional painting experience preferred Painting skills and knowledge of painting tools and equipment Industry knowledge preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Exceptional customer service skills Highly organized and self-motivated Quality conscious and detail-oriented Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record Must have own vehicle Must have the physical ability to perform all aspects of this job (repetitive movements, standing, lifting, climbing, working at heights of greater than 10 feet, etc.)

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