Job Description

Learn a valuable life skill while working on a crew with other positive, energetic students! SWP is looking for motivated, hard-working individuals to join our residential interior & exterior painting team for the summer starting in May and continuing until August. No prior experience is needed! We can teach you everything you’ll need to know


How to Apply
To apply, please email your resume to Ali Awan at [email protected] with the subject line “Application to Painting Position.”  A cover letter is not required, but will significantly increase your chances of being scheduled for an interview. 
Remember that if you have a friend or family member who you think would be great at this job, we encourage you to apply together!  We love to hire teams of people who already have a great relationship so we can put them on the same crew and let them work together all summer.
If you have any questions or would like to see references from past employees who have worked with Ali's branch of SWP, please send an email. We are excited to hear from you!

 

The Pros of Working for SWP

• All training and coaching provided, no prior painting experience required
• Grow work experience tailored to your career goals
• Hands-on experience in communication and customer service
• Friendships with other hardworking university students 
• Control over your earning potential: At the start of employment you will map out your financial target for the summer with your manager and create a strategy to make it happen.
• We encourage applicants to apply with a friend, as if both of you are a great fit you will be put on the same crew!

Mandatory Job Requirements

• Full time access to a vehicle 
• Minimum of a non-GDL drivers license

What We Look for in an Applicant

• Independence, common sense, and high self-motivation
• Ability to actively problem-solve and take full responsibility of their crew's job sites
• Physical ability to climb up and lift ladders, as well as work outside in the summer 
• Attention to detail and finishing projects thoroughly
• Good communication skills

Earning Expectations

Your earnings are based on how quickly you pick up the skill of painting, which is a learning process that frequently turns out to be a lot easier than anticipated for our new hires. 90% of our first-year student painters (even those with little to no previous experience) are painting at a near professional level in two weeks due to our intensive hands-on training and encouraging one-on-one coaching. 

Our top painters usually make $23-$25 per hour; the average hourly rate across all painters is $20 per hour.  A great work ethic and attention to detail will go a long way in making for a successful summer, being promoted, and increasing your wage quickly.  Average expected earnings for a painter are $9,000 from May to August, although some of our best team members have made $12,000+ by utilizing all of our training resources, improving themselves quickly, taking initiative, and stepping into team leadership roles. 

At the start of your employment you will have a meeting with the company owner to determine how much you want to make this summer, and create a plan to give you enough hours to get there.