Senior Wallcovering Installer (High-End Commercial and Residential Projects) – Southern California
A growing, established painting and wallcovering company is hiring a full-time Senior Wallcovering Installer. They are are a nonunion company with 10 full-time installers working across Southern California on high-end, detail-driven projects. This is a W2 position. We are not looking for subcontractors.
This position is strictly for experienced wallcovering installers.
This is not a drywall or general construction role.
Who We Are Looking:
We are looking for career wallcovering professionals who take pride in craftsmanship, precision, and consistency. Our installers operate as project partners who bring ownership, technical expertise, and professionalism to every job.
Candidates with backgrounds limited to drywall installation, general painting, or entry-level construction will not be considered.
Project Experience Includes
- Hospitality projects including 54-inch vinyl wallcovering installations
- Schools with dry erase surfaces and tack panel systems
- Tenant improvement projects featuring digital graphics and specialty fabrics
- Theater installations with wall carpet and acoustic materials
- Multi-million dollar custom homes with designer wallcoverings and premium finishes
You will regularly work with high-end materials that require advanced installation knowledge and attention to detail.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience installing vinyl, fabric, and specialty wallcoverings
- Strong understanding of layout, pattern matching, alignment, and substrate preparation
- Ability to install custom and designer materials with precision
- Experience working independently and contributing at a high level on job sites
Preferred Qualifications
- 3M certification or Wallcovering Installers Association certification
- Experience with FRP panel installation
- Knowledge of J-trim, tray systems, and detailed finish work
- High-level wallpaper removal and skim coating experience
- Strong problem-solving ability in the field
What's in it for you?
- Consistent pipeline of high-end commercial and residential work
- Work alongside a skilled, professional crew
- Be valued for your craftsmanship and expertise
The yearly income could be $60K to $100K+ depending speed, work ethic and skills. The hourly rate is $30 per hour minimum and bonus up to 50% gross labor.
Company Description
PrideStaff South Orange County Mission Viejo works with local businesses to source, interview and recruit candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in the areas of office and administrative support, customer service, accounting, light industrial, skilled, and general labor. We serve the South Orange County cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and other coastal communities.