About this role

Quick Snapshot

Bring Spaces to Life. Take Pride in the Details. Keep Properties Looking Their Best.

Ambient Recruiting is partnering with a premier Northern Michigan hospitality property to hire a dependable and skilled Painter for a full-time, year-round position.

In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing a variety of surfaces throughout the property. You'll manage work orders, prioritize projects, coordinate with other departments, and ensure painting projects are completed efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.

If you take pride in your work, have strong attention to detail, and enjoy seeing a project go from preparation to finished product, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Painter, you'll:

Plan painting projects when needed, including timelines, processes, and required materials
Communicate project plans and timelines clearly with supervisors and other departments
Take direction from your supervisor and complete tasks according to priority
Manage work orders and organize projects efficiently
Coordinate with other departments to minimize disruption to daily operations
Prepare surfaces by washing, cleaning, smoothing, and stripping old paint
Patch nail holes, cracks, joints, and other imperfections using caulk, putty, plaster, or similar materials
Match and mix paint to achieve specific colors and finishes
Select and use premixed paint when appropriate
Remove pictures, switch plates, fixtures, and other items before painting
Protect floors, furniture, trim, and surrounding areas using drop cloths, tape, and paper
Apply paint using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment depending on the project
Recreate decorative textures and finishes such as wood grain, marble, brick, or tile when required
Use cloths, sponges, brushes, and other tools to create specific finishes and effects
Set up and safely use ladders and scaffolding to reach elevated areas
Apply mildew remover and properly prepare affected surfaces when necessary
Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout each project
Clean and properly store painting tools and equipment after completing projects
Follow workplace safety procedures and proper equipment practices
Complete additional maintenance and painting duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will have:

Previous painting, maintenance, or skilled trade experience preferred
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and projects
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills
Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality standards
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Professional attitude and pride in workmanship
Ability to safely use ladders and scaffolding
Willingness to work in a variety of environments and on different surfaces

Preferred Qualifications

Previous professional painting experience
Experience with residential or commercial painting
Experience with paint matching and color mixing
Experience using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
Experience with decorative painting or specialty finishes
Experience with drywall patching, caulking, plaster, or surface repair
General property maintenance experience
Experience managing work orders and project priorities

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Full-time, year-round employment
Stable opportunity in the Petoskey area
Variety of painting and maintenance projects
Opportunity to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments
Opportunity to develop and use skilled trade experience
Hands-on work with a variety of surfaces, finishes, and projects
Team-oriented work environment
Opportunity for long-term career growth

What to Expect

This is a hands-on position where you'll work on a variety of painting and finishing projects.

You'll spend your days preparing surfaces, repairing imperfections, applying paint and finishes, and completing work orders based on operational priorities. Projects may involve working at different heights and using ladders or scaffolding.

Attention to detail is especially important in this position. You'll be expected to protect surrounding areas, properly prepare surfaces, match colors and finishes, and leave completed work looking clean and professional.

You'll also work closely with other departments to schedule and complete projects while minimizing disruption to daily operations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and takes pride in quality workmanship. Success in this role comes from completing projects efficiently, maintaining high standards, and communicating effectively with supervisors and other departments.