Lead Painter

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Full Time Technical Woodstock, VT, US

Job Summary
The Lead Painter is responsible for overseeing interior and exterior painting, floor reconditioning, and various projects from start to finish while actively performing painting work. This role leads a crew of painters, ensures high‑quality workmanship, maintains safety standards, and completes projects on schedule and within scope. The Lead Painter serves as the primary point of contact on‑site and provides direction, training, and quality control for the painting team.

Job Specifications

Expected Pay Range: Starting $27.00 per hour

The pay scale shown is the range that we reasonably expect to pay. Actual compensation offered may be adjusted based on a candidate’s qualifications and/or experience.

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full time year‑round, Monday‑Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Weekends and holidays when needed

Job Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of painters on job sites.

Plan, organize, and assign daily tasks to ensure project deadlines are met.

Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and priming.

Apply paint, stains, coatings, or finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.

Ensure all work meets company quality standards and customer expectations.

Review project plans, specifications, and color schedules.

Research, recommend, and source best products for conditions and materials.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site.

Enforce safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Train and mentor painters, including new hires and apprentices.

Communicate progress, issues, and changes to supervisors or project managers.

Inspect completed work and perform touch‑ups as necessary.

Job Requirements

5+ years of professional painting experience.

1–3 years of experience leading or supervising a painting crew.

Expert knowledge of surface preparation, coatings, and application techniques.

Ability to read work orders, and project specifications.

Ensure work, and work site complies with OSHA and Vermont state laws, regulations and statutes.

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.

Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

RRPM lead paint certified or the ability to acquire necessary certifications.

Climb ladders, kneel, crouch and get into tight spaces and perform repairs on varied surfaces.

Work cohesively with co‑workers as part of a team.

Benefits
We offer great resort privileges, discounts, and free employee meal to all employees. This is a full‑time position and eligible after an initial waiting period for a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Employer‑Paid: Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match.

The Woodstock Inn & Resort is an equal opportunity employer.

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