About This Role

Carolina Renew is seeking an experienced Lead Painter to join our growing team. As a Lead Painter, you will be responsible for overseeing painting crews on residential and commercial projects throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area. This role combines hands-on painting expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for a skilled painter ready to take the next step in their career.

You will work directly with our Project Managers to ensure every job meets our rigorous quality standards. From initial prep work to final walk-throughs, you'll be the on-site expert who guarantees customer satisfaction. We take pride in transforming homes and businesses, and we need leaders who share that passion.

Our company has been serving the Charlotte area for years, building a reputation for excellence that starts with our team members. We invest in our people through ongoing training, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to lead a team while continuing to develop your craft, this is the opportunity for you.

A Day in the Life

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Your day starts at 7 AM when you meet your crew at the shop to load materials and review the day's projects. By 7:30, you're on-site conducting a quick safety briefing and assigning tasks. Throughout the day, you rotate between hands-on painting and supervision, ensuring prep work is thorough, lines are clean, and coverage is perfect. Around noon, you take a working lunch, often checking in with the Project Manager about upcoming jobs. The afternoon is focused on making progress while training newer team members on proper techniques. Before leaving at 4 PM, you do a final walk-through, document progress with photos, and prep the site for the next day. It's a satisfying routine that lets you build something you're proud of.

What You'll Do

✓ Lead and supervise painting crews of 2-4 team members on residential and commercial projects
✓ Ensure all work meets Carolina Renew's quality standards and customer expectations
✓ Perform detailed prep work including surface preparation, patching, sanding, and priming
✓ Apply interior and exterior paints, stains, and coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
✓ Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and color specifications
✓ Calculate accurate material quantities and maintain inventory on job sites
✓ Conduct daily safety meetings and ensure OSHA compliance on all projects
✓ Communicate project status and any issues to Project Managers promptly
✓ Train and mentor apprentice painters and new team members
✓ Maintain clean and organized work areas during and after projects
✓ Perform quality control inspections before project completion
✓ Handle customer interactions professionally and address concerns on-site
✓ Operate and maintain painting equipment including sprayers, lifts, and scaffolding
✓ Complete project documentation and time tracking accurately
✓ Participate in company training and development programs

What We're Looking For

Required

● Minimum 5 years of professional painting experience
● At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
● Expert knowledge of paint types, application techniques, and surface preparation
● Proficiency with spray equipment, including HVLP and airless sprayers
● Valid driver's license with clean driving record
● Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work on ladders and scaffolding
● Strong communication and leadership skills
● Customer service orientation with professional demeanor
● Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations
● Basic math skills for material calculations
● Reliable transportation to job sites
● Ability to work in various weather conditions
● Smartphone proficiency for project documentation

Preferred (Nice to Have)

◇ EPA Lead-Safe Certification (or willingness to obtain)
◇ Experience with commercial painting projects
◇ Bilingual English/Spanish
◇ Cabinet painting or specialty coating experience
◇ OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Physical Requirements

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

💪 Stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
💪 Climb ladders up to 40 feet
💪 Work on scaffolding and aerial lifts
💪 Lift and carry up to 75 pounds
💪 Work in outdoor conditions including heat and cold
💪 Operate power tools and spray equipment
💪 Wear required personal protective equipment

Why Join Carolina Renew?

At Carolina Renew, we believe in doing things right the first time. Our Lead Painters are the backbone of our operations, trusted to deliver the quality that has made us a leader in Charlotte home improvement. We offer more than a job—we offer a career path with ongoing training, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of transforming homes every day. Join a team where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported.

Team Culture

Our painting crews are tight-knit teams that support each other. We celebrate wins together, learn from challenges, and maintain a culture of respect and professionalism. The Lead Painter role means mentoring others while continuing your own growth—our best leaders started in roles just like this one.

Growth Opportunities

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Lead Painters who excel can advance to Senior Lead Painter, Project Manager, or even Operations Supervisor roles. We promote from within whenever possible and invest in leadership development for team members who show initiative.

Our Hiring Process

1 Submit your application with resume
2 Phone screening with our hiring team
3 In-person interview with Operations Manager
4 Skills assessment on a training project
5 Background check and reference verification
6 Job offer and onboarding