Painter Journeyman

Tradesmen International

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Rochester, NY, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Tradesmen International, America's elite labor force is recognized internationally as a leading source for reliable, skilled craftsmen with thousands of employees across North America. With more than 5,000 active clients we have plenty of great job opportunities for our employees. We offer consistent work, top pay, and benefits.

Tradesmen International, America’s elite skilled labor force, is seeking experienced Commercial Painters to join our team. If you are a Journeyman Painter skilled in painting different types of surfaces using a variety of tools and techniques this is your chance to advance your career! As a Commercial Painter you will apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings, and other structures.


Responsibilities:

  • Filling nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty plaster
  • Smoothing surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool
  • Removing old paint from surfaces using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting
  • Painting surfaces using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers
  • Simulating wood grain, marble, brick, tile or other special effects with cloth, brush, or sponge
  • Erecting scaffolding or setting up ladders safely to perform tasks above ground level
  • Drywall repair

  • Commercial painting experience (Journeyman skill level)
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation
  • High standard of integrity and professionalism
  • Drug free at all times
  • Safety conscientious as safety is our #1 core value
  • Tools of the Trade

In addition to consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with us.

  • Vacation Pay
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision plan
  • Prescription drug plan
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
  • Incentive programs
  • Tool purchase programs
About this role

Summary

Apply paint, varnish, stain, and effects on surfaces; ensure safety and quality

Job title

Painter Journeyman

Experience level

journeyman level

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Rochester, NY, US; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

commercial paintingsurface preparationscaffoldingdrywall repairsafety

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

paintingsurface preparationscaffoldingdrywall repairsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rochester, NY, USA

On-site City