Free painter job description template
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Painter job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Painter
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Painter who prepares surfaces and applies paint, primers and coatings neatly, on schedule and to the customer's expectations. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Protect floors, furniture and trim with drop cloths and tape
- Install scaffolding and raise ladders safely
- Fill holes and cracks with putty or plaster
- Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding and wire brushing
- Calculate the area to be painted and the amount of paint needed
- Apply primers, sealers and paint using brushes, rollers or sprayers
- Clean up the jobsite at the end of each day
What you need
- Painting experience [or willingness to learn on the job]
- Able to climb ladders, lift [weight] and stand for long periods
- Attention to detail and clean, careful work inside customers' homes
- Valid driver's license [if traveling between jobsites]
Nice to have
- Experience with spray equipment
- Lead-safe work certification [if required for the jobs you take]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Fresh Coat Painting, a three-crew interior and exterior painting company.
Fresh Coat Painting is hiring Painters for interior and exterior residential jobs (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. start). You'll prep, tape, prime and paint on a two-person crew, and leave every house clean at the end of the day. We provide the truck, ladders and sprayers.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a painter does
A painter prepares surfaces and applies paint, primers and coatings neatly, on schedule and to the customer's expectations. Typical duties include:
- Protect floors, furniture and trim with drop cloths and tape
- Install scaffolding and raise ladders safely
- Fill holes and cracks with putty or plaster
- Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding and wire brushing
- Calculate the area to be painted and the amount of paint needed
- Apply primers, sealers and paint using brushes, rollers or sprayers
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
No formal education is required, and painters typically learn the trade on the job. Some states require licensing for lead paint removal, so contact your state's licensing board if your jobs involve older buildings.
Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
How much does a painter make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Do my painters need a lead paint certification?
It depends on the age of the buildings you work in and on your state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that some states require licensing for lead paint removal. If you work on older homes, check with your state's licensing board and the EPA's rules before you take the job.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.