06/01/2022
Do you have an eye for detail?
Do you want to be part of a team that values sustainability, inclusiveness, and work-life balance?
—Let’s chat!
Understory Design Build is looking for a detail oriented Painter/Finisher to join our crew! We are a small residential construction company based in Morrisville, VT. We utilize a thoughtful design process and top-notch construction services to create high-performing, healthy homes and inspiring spaces. The Painter/Finisher is responsible for the last step of a long construction process. This is the final layer that homeowners will see and feel for years to come and allows the end of a good project to shine beautifully.
Job Type: Full or Part-time
Pay: $17- $30 per hour, based on experience
Benefits:
Earned paid time off for full-time employees
Retirement Plan
Key Attributes:
Safety first mindset
Keen eye for quality & detail oriented
Integrity driven
Ability to work independently—plan ahead and take initiative
Interest in high-performance, healthy homes
Desire to contribute to a positive work environment
Ideal candidate:
Has 1+ years of painting & finishing experience
Takes pride in the details and the quality of their work
Is confident using everyday jobsite tools and following all safety protocols
Has reliable transportation and phone
Ability to drive job sites within one hour of Morrisville, VT
Is physically able to lift 50 lbs.
Is comfortable on ladders, pump jacks and scaffolding
Bonus:
Has experience with a paint sprayer
Job tasks will include:
Painting of interior walls and trim
Exterior siding, trim
Custom wood finishes
Paints, stains and coatings on built-ins, walls, ceilings, floors, countertops
Staining and specialty finishes
Sanding woodwork
Caulk, spackle, wood filling
Intricate plaster work, lime and earth based plasters
Samples and experimentation
Opportunities for light carpentry, tilework, drywall, for the right candidate
People of color, trans and gender-nonconforming people, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, people in the LGBTQ+ community, and women are encouraged to apply.
For more information or if you’d like to apply for this position, drop us an email telling us about yourself and your interest in the position by contacting Kieran Fitzsimmons, [email protected]; 802-760-9354. Include a resume if you have one, but it isn’t a requirement. References will be required.
