Apprentice Painter
4 weeks ago
Portage, Michigan, United States
PMV Custom Finishes
Full time
Job DescriptionPMV 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.