About This Role

Carolina Renew's Interior Painting division is seeking skilled technicians to join our growing team. As an Interior Painting Technician, you'll work on residential projects throughout the Charlotte area, transforming rooms and entire homes with professional-quality finishes.

This role is perfect for painters who excel at indoor work and take pride in clean, precise results. You'll handle everything from small accent walls to complete interior repaints, working alongside experienced crew leads and fellow technicians.

Our interior team is known for attention to detail—clean lines, smooth finishes, and protected surfaces. We use premium paints from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, and invest in quality tools and equipment for every job.

Whether you're an experienced painter looking for a great company or a motivated individual ready to develop your skills, Carolina Renew offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

A Day in the Life

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Arrive at 8 AM and meet your crew lead for the day's assignments. You're working a whole-home repaint this week, and today is the master bedroom and home office. Start by laying drop cloths, masking fixtures, and filling nail holes. Mid-morning, primer goes on new drywall patches. After lunch, you're rolling walls with the homeowner's chosen Sherwin-Williams color while another team member cuts in. By 5 PM, two rooms are complete with smooth, even coverage. Quick cleanup, load the van, and head home knowing you did quality work.

What You'll Do

✓ Paint interior walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and windows
✓ Perform thorough surface preparation including patching, sanding, and priming
✓ Apply paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment as specified
✓ Cut in edges with precision and consistency
✓ Protect furniture, flooring, and fixtures with drop cloths and masking
✓ Work efficiently while maintaining quality standards
✓ Follow proper paint mixing and tinting procedures
✓ Clean brushes, rollers, and equipment properly
✓ Maintain organized and clean work areas
✓ Communicate effectively with crew leads and customers
✓ Document work progress as required
✓ Adhere to safety protocols at all times
✓ Assist with loading/unloading materials and equipment
✓ Participate in team training sessions

What We're Looking For

Required

● Minimum 2 years professional interior painting experience
● Proven ability to cut in edges cleanly without tape reliance
● Knowledge of different paint types and finishes
● Roller technique for smooth, even coverage
● Basic drywall repair skills
● Professional attitude and appearance
● Reliable transportation
● Valid driver's license
● Ability to work full-time schedule
● Physical capability for painting work
● English communication skills

Preferred (Nice to Have)

◇ Experience with spray application
◇ Cabinet or trim painting specialty
◇ Wallpaper removal experience
◇ Bilingual English/Spanish
◇ Customer-facing experience

Physical Requirements

This role involves physical work. Candidates should be able to:

💪 Stand and walk for extended periods
💪 Climb step ladders throughout the day
💪 Reach overhead for ceiling work
💪 Lift paint buckets up to 50 pounds
💪 Work in homes with various ventilation levels
💪 Wear appropriate protective equipment

Why Join Carolina Renew?

Interior Painting Technicians at Carolina Renew work in beautiful Charlotte homes, use quality products, and are part of a team that takes pride in excellence. We pay competitively, offer genuine advancement opportunities, and treat our people with respect. If you're tired of corner-cutting companies, you'll appreciate our commitment to doing things right.

Team Culture

Interior teams work closely together, rotating between roles and supporting each other. We celebrate great work, give constructive feedback, and maintain a drama-free workplace. Many of our long-term employees started as technicians.

Growth Opportunities

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Technicians showing initiative and skill advancement move into Crew Lead roles within 12-18 months. From there, paths lead to Project Manager or specialty roles in Cabinet Services.

Our Hiring Process

1 Complete online application
2 Phone screen with HR
3 Meet with Interior Painting Manager
4 Brief skills tryout
5 Background check
6 Welcome aboard