Apprentice Painter

4 weeks ago


Portage, Michigan, United States PMV Custom Finishes Full time
Job Description

PMV Custom Finishes is seeking a skilled and motivated Apprentice Painter to join our team. As a key member of our crew, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality painting services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Learn and master our methods of proper prep, painting, and customer service.
  • Work collaboratively with your dedicated trainer to learn from their experience and expertise.
  • Continually look for educational opportunities from coworkers, industry leaders, and on-the-job scenarios.
  • Learn and understand painting product knowledge, including paint types, uses, tools, supplies, and methods.
  • Learn and follow our safety protocols.
  • Learn to identify problems and find resourceful solutions to solving them.
  • Learn the PMV Way, including what we love, why we do what we do, who we love working with, and how we serve others.

Jobsite / Production:

  • Arrive to the jobsite in professional attire, ready to work at the starting time.
  • Perform physical labor, including climbing, carrying ladders and supplies, and constant movement.
  • Attend occasional company meetings and outings.
  • Continue developing skills and knowledge to perform tasks within our established production rates.
  • Produce painting work from start to finish, including brushing, rolling, masking, and more.
  • 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, resulting in 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:

  • Be personally accountable, taking responsibility for yourself, your work, and your goals, positive or negative.
  • Be self-managed, demonstrating self-control and an ability to manage time and priorities.
  • Be diplomatic and tactful, treating others fairly, regardless of personal biases or beliefs.
  • Be a team player, preferring and enjoying working effectively and productively with like-minded others.
  • Be flexible, though a consistent person, you can be agile and willing to adapt to change when needed.
  • Be customer-focused, committed to and good at identifying and satisfying clients' needs.

Requirements:

  • No experience required, but you must be teachable and have a willingness to learn.
  • Experience working in other trades or hobbies, or working with your hands/body could be helpful, but not required.
  • Be willing and able to work in various environments and conditions, including heights and heat.
  • Be comfortable and willing to use current phone technology.
  • Be able to pass illegal drug and background checks.
  • Have a current driver's license and be insurable.

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.