KITCHENER, WATERLOO & SURROUNDING AREAS | PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENT

This is not a “show up and roll paint” kind of job.

We’re building a tight, high-performing painting crew for a growing residential painting business, and we’re looking for people who take pride in quality work, show up prepared, and want to be part of something that runs professionally and efficiently.

We're looking for painters who treat the job like a craft.

(High School and University Students Welcome)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interior and exterior residential painting projects
• Surface prep, masking, sanding, patching, and cleanup
• Applying paint with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Working on-site and managing a small team while being accountable for results
• Communicating professionally with clients
• Following clear systems and quality standards on every job

You’ll be trusted to do real work and expected to do it well.

Who This Role Is For

This role is a strong fit for someone who:

• Wants to take on a leadership role
• Takes pride in doing things properly, not just quickly
• Can handle physically demanding work and long days outdoors
• Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to work
• Is coachable and open to feedback
• Wants to improve their skills, efficiency, and professionalism

Previous painting experience is an asset but not required. What matters more is work ethic, attention to detail, and a great attitude.

What Makes This Different

• Training focused on real skills, not shortcuts
• A strong team culture that rewards effort, reliability, and improvement
• Company and team events
• Insight into how to operate a business from a six-figure business owner
• Opportunities for higher leadership roles for those who prove themselves
• Work that reflects directly on your reputation and results

This role suits people who want to make a difference in people's lives while also building their own skills as a professional.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay with performance incentives
• Raises and bonuses tied to reliability and quality
• Top performers move up quickly
• Promotions come from within the business

Schedule & Location

• Consistent full-time or near full-time hours available
• Flexible scheduling depending on project timelines
• Work located in KW and surrounding areas
• Seasonal role (May-August) with opportunity for continued work and advancement

The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for the bare minimum, this won’t be a fit.
If you want to work hard, learn a valuable skills, and become a leader on a team that takes standards seriously, we want to hear from you.

Apply by filling out the Pre-Screen Survey and add a short note explaining why you’d take pride in your work on a job site.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
MUST HAVE FULL TIME ACCESS TO A PERSONAL VEHICLE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events

Application question(s):

• This job requires long hours and heavy responsibility. Tell us about a time you took on a big challenge or leadership role. How did you handle it?
• What excites you most about taking on a role where you’ll be completing projects yourself and taking responsibility for your work?
• What’s more important to you in a summer role: making as much money as possible, or gaining leadership/production experience? Why?
• This position involves training during the school year and full-time work from May–August. Do you see yourself being fully available for that?
• What year did you (or will you) graduate high school?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Location:

• Kitchener, ON (required)

Work Location: In person