Commercial Painter

Job Title

Job Description Summary

The role is aligned with facility operations and maintenance services where painters support ongoing building appearance and asset preservation programs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting through sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and other preparation methods.
• Apply paints, primers, stains, sealants, and specialty coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment as requested but very minimal.
• Repair drywall damage, minor plaster defects, and surface imperfections before painting.
• Match existing paint colors and finishes to maintain facility standards.
• Perform interior and exterior painting projects in office, industrial, and common-area environments.
• Read and interpret work orders, project scopes, and facility drawings.
• Protect furniture, equipment, flooring, and adjacent surfaces during painting activities.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and inventory of supplies.
• Support preventative maintenance and facility improvement projects as assigned.
• Coordinate work with maintenance technicians, contractors, and facility management teams.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional commercial, industrial, or institutional painting experience.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation techniques and paint application methods.
• Experience with drywall finishing, texture repair, and wall restoration.
• Knowledge of various coating systems, primers, epoxies, and specialty finishes.
• Ability to safely operate ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and painting equipment.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures, work orders, and project specifications.
• Valid driver's license (if required for site operations).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial office campuses, healthcare, educational, or industrial facilities.
• OSHA safety training or equivalent certification.
• Experience with low-VOC and environmentally compliant coating products.
• Ability to estimate labor, materials, and project timelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and elevated platforms.
• Perform work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Work Environment

The position supports commercial facility maintenance operations and may involve scheduled, project-based, and emergency painting activities across office campuses and facility environments. Painters work closely with maintenance and operations teams to maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of the facility.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $23.80 - $28.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.