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Clarion, PAJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Ideal Painting Company is seeking an entry-level Painter / Painter's Helper for residential and commercial projects in western Pennsylvania. No previous painting experience is necessary, and the company is willing to train someone interested in learning the trade. The role involves assisting experienced painters, preparing and protecting work areas, and learning painting techniques. Reliable transportation to the shop in the Clarion area is required; transportation to job sites is provided.
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Full job description
Ideal Painting Company, LLC is seeking a dependable, motivated individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Painter / Painter's Helper. We provide professional residential and commercial painting services throughout western Pennsylvania. We take pride in quality workmanship, professionalism, teamwork, and treating both our customers and employees with respect. No previous painting experience is necessary. We are willing to train someone who has a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in learning a skilled trade. Job Responsibilities 1. Assist experienced painters with residential and commercial painting projects. 2. Prepare surfaces through cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and masking. 3. Protect floors, furniture, fixtures, and surrounding areas. 4. Learn proper brushing, rolling, and painting techniques. 5. Assist with setting up, organizing, and cleaning job sites. 6. Safely handle painting tools, equipment, and materials. 7. Follow instructions from crew leaders and experienced painters. 8. Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment. 9. Demonstrate respect and professionalism when working around customers and coworkers. Qualifications 1. No previous painting experience required. 2. Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn. 3. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. 4. Ability to work well with others and follow directions. 5. Comfortable performing physical work, including standing, bending, lifting, and working on ladders, with appropriate training and safety procedures. 6. Willingness to work at different residential and commercial locations. 7. Reliable transportation to and from our shop in the Clarion area is required. Transportation to individual job sites is provided from the shop. What We Offer 1. Hands-on training from experienced painters. 2. Opportunity to learn a skilled trade and develop professional painting techniques. 3. Experience working on a variety of residential and commercial projects. 4. A respectful, team-oriented work environment. 5. Opportunities to develop additional skills and take on greater responsibility as experience grows. Our Expectations At Ideal Painting, we believe that attitude, dependability, and willingness to learn are just as important as experience. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, respects their coworkers and customers, and wants to become a valuable member of our team.
How this job compares
Set against the 429 open Painter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$21–25/hr169 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 29 open Painter jobs in Pennsylvania and 429 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
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- Experience
- Painter postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (180 postings).
- Education
- 0 of the 429 open Painter jobs (0%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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