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Painter - All Levels

Miamisburg, OH · On-site

$37K - $54K/yr

Painter Career Opportunities - Join South Town Painting We are hiring motivated, dependable team members for multiple painting positions ranging from entry-level painters to senior foremen. If you ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 2-5+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE ...

Industrial Painter Foreman

Boise, ID

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

A Industrial/Commercial foreman level painter with proven industrial/commercial painting with 25+ years in structural steel, tanks, pipelines, and large-scale facilities, skilled in SSPC/NACE surface ...

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How much do foreman painter jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for foreman painter in the United States is $65,270.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a foreman painter?

Foreman Painters are skilled professionals who oversee painting projects and supervise a team of painters. They are responsible for ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards. In addition to painting tasks, Foreman Painters plan and allocate work, manage supplies, handle safety protocols, and communicate with clients or project managers. Their leadership and technical skills help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foreman painter?

To thrive as a Foreman Painter, you need advanced painting techniques, knowledge of surface preparation, and supervisory experience, often supported by a high school diploma and several years in the trade. Familiarity with spraying equipment, scaffolding, safety regulations, and project management software is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities help manage teams and resolve on-site challenges. These skills ensure high-quality finishes, efficient project completion, and a safe, productive work environment.

What are some common challenges faced by foreman painters when managing a team on large projects?

Foreman Painters often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistent quality across team members, managing tight project deadlines, and coordinating with other trades on-site. They must also address supply shortages and resolve unexpected issues like weather delays or surface preparation problems. Effective communication and strong leadership skills are essential to keep the team motivated, maintain safety standards, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

What is the difference between Foreman Painter vs Painter?

AspectForeman PainterPainter
CredentialsHigh school diploma, certifications in painting and leadershipHigh school diploma or equivalent, basic painting certifications
Work EnvironmentSupervises painting crews on construction sites or renovation projectsPerforms painting tasks directly on various surfaces
Employer & IndustryConstruction, renovation, commercial and residential projectsConstruction, maintenance, residential and commercial painting

The main difference between a Foreman Painter and a Painter is that the Foreman Painter oversees and manages painting crews, ensuring project quality and deadlines, while the Painter focuses on executing painting tasks. The Foreman Painter typically has leadership responsibilities and more experience, whereas the Painter specializes in hands-on painting work.

What does a foreman painter do?

A foreman painter supervises painting crews, coordinates work schedules, ensures safety protocols are followed, and maintains quality standards on painting projects. They often inspect work, communicate with clients, and may need knowledge of painting techniques, tools, and safety regulations.

What does a painter foreman do?

A painter foreman supervises painting crews, plans work schedules, ensures safety protocols are followed, and maintains quality standards on painting projects. They often coordinate with clients and other trades, and may be responsible for inspecting work and managing supplies. Strong leadership, knowledge of painting techniques, and experience with tools and safety regulations are essential for this role.

What is an hourly rate for a painter foreman?

The hourly rate for a painter foreman typically ranges from $20 to $35, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the project. Experienced foremen with specialized skills or certifications may earn higher wages, and rates can vary based on the industry and company size.

What qualifications do you need to be a foreman painter?

To become a foreman painter, candidates typically need several years of experience as a painter, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of painting techniques and safety protocols. Some employers may require a high school diploma or equivalent, and certifications in OSHA safety standards can be beneficial.
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Infographic showing various Foreman Painter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,270 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

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Job description

Position Type:
Supporting District Operations/Maintenance - General
Date Posted:
11/11/2025
Location:
To Be Determined
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledPainter II - Paint Shop
Reports to: Foreperson - Paint Shop
Multiple Postions
Pay Grade: 803
Duty Days: 244
Salary Range: $36,112 - $43,491
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose
Under general supervision, performs skilled brush, roller, and spray painting, and applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect exterior and interior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and structures throughout the District.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintenance & Repair
  • Prepares surfaces for painting, including sanding and removing old paint, filling holes, cracks, and joints with appropriate filler; tapes, floats, and textures walls and ceilings.
  • Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, paint rollers, or other methods to achieve required effects. Stains, seals, and varnishes wood surfaces. Surfaces include but are not limited to: interior and exterior walls, glass, plaster, brick, stucco, cement, and wallboard woodwork, and metalwork of buildings and equipment, such as tables, cabinets, rooms, halls, auditoriums, roofs, fences, and playground apparatus.
  • Selects premixed paints or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors, blend, harmonize, and contrast in specified colors and consistencies to be applied to painted or stained surfaces including oil-or vinyl-based paints and other finishes.
  • Erects rigs, scaffolding, swing stages, and extension ladders, or uses hoists to perform tasks above ground level.
  • Picks up and delivers painting supplies to campuses; maintains delivery records.
  • Receives and completes work orders. Identifies and completes needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment using established inspection procedures. Maintains accurate records on material and labor used.
  • Maintains inventory of tools and assists with inventory control of materials and equipment.
  • Inspects jobs after completion and ensures areas are clean.

Safety
  • Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
  • Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
  • Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None.

Personal Work Relationships
  • All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
  • Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned
  • Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting trade.
  • Knowledge of and ability to mix paint to match colors.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and precautionary measures to be observed.
  • Knowledge of brush, roller, and spray painting practices, processes, tools, and materials.
  • Knowledge of methods of application of various paints and finishes to a variety of materials.
  • Knowledge of methods of preparing various surfaces for painting or finishing.
  • Knowledge of safety precautions required in the handling and storage of painting materials.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to erecting and working on ladders, swing stages, rigging, and scaffolds.
  • Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
  • Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Ability to properly apply paints.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work at various heights.
  • Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, operating manuals, assembly instructions, safety precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), work orders, and instructions from superiors.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements
  • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard carpentry equipment including small hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments; light truck or van.
  • Posture: Prolonged standing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; frequent repetitive hand motions, including grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
  • Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.
  • Environment: Works outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; poor ventilation and poor lighting; works around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; works at various heights; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel.
  • Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
  • Certification/License: Clear and valid Texas Driver's License.
  • Experience: 3 years' experience as a painter.
  • Additional Requirements: Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties. The FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property.

INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
  • Driving and accident record:
Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm
  • NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
    • moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
    • failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
    • equipment violations.
  • NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
  • NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
  • NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
  • NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
  • NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
  • NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
  • NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
  • NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
  • NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
  • NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
  • Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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