Painter job description
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Use this free Painter job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.
What does a Painter do?
A Painter prepares and paints surfaces to a high finish — protecting and beautifying buildings across residential, commercial, or industrial jobs.
Painter responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and filling
- Apply paint, coatings, and finishes neatly
- Select the right materials and colours for each job
- Protect fixtures and surrounding areas
- Work safely at heights and with equipment
- Clean up and maintain tools and worksites
Painter requirements
Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.
- Must have: Proven painting experience and a quality finish
- Must have: Knowledge of surface preparation and materials
- Must have: Attention to detail and reliability
- Must have: Commitment to safe work practices
- Nice to have: A painting or trade qualification
- Nice to have: A white card / construction induction
- Nice to have: A current driver's licence
Painter job description template
Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.
Painter [Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time] ABOUT THE ROLE A Painter prepares and paints surfaces to a high finish — protecting and beautifying buildings across residential, commercial, or industrial jobs. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and filling • Apply paint, coatings, and finishes neatly • Select the right materials and colours for each job • Protect fixtures and surrounding areas • Work safely at heights and with equipment • Clean up and maintain tools and worksites WHAT YOU'LL BRING Must have: • Proven painting experience and a quality finish • Knowledge of surface preparation and materials • Attention to detail and reliability • Commitment to safe work practices Nice to have: • A painting or trade qualification • A white card / construction induction • A current driver's licence WHAT WE OFFER • Salary: [range] • [Benefits, flexibility, growth] HOW TO APPLY Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].
Tips to attract the best candidates
- Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
- Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
- Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
- Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.
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