Traveling Painter
Description
Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is a private early childhood education organization seeking a Traveling Painter! This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and dependable professional who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining safe, welcoming environments for children and staff across our nationwide network of childcare centers.
To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require 1+ year of professional painting experience preferred. Experience working in commercial environments such as schools, daycare facilities, or healthcare settings is a plus. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly and have the ability to work evening or weekend hours when centers are closed.
Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000 annually, based on experience
Travel: This role requires 90–100% travel across our nationwide network of childcare centers, including frequent overnight stays. Most painting work will occur after hours (typically after 6:00 PM) to minimize disruption to daily center operations.
Candidates must live within driving distance of Chicago O’Hare International Airport to allow for flexibility and accessibility when traveling on short notice.
We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Match
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Fun and Positive Place to Work
- Open Door Policy
Our Hiring Process:
- Resume screen
- Phone screen with Recruiter (30 minutes)
- Virtual interview with Vice President of Real Estate (30 minutes)
- Virtual interview with Regional Vice President (45 minutes)
- Offer
Main Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, patching, and priming walls and other surfaces.
- Apply paint, coatings, and finishes to walls, trim, doors, and additional surfaces throughout daycare facilities.
- Protect floors, furniture, and fixtures with appropriate coverings prior to painting.
- Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment.
- Follow all safety procedures and required PPE guidelines while on job sites.
- Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas appropriate for childcare environments.
- Ensure paints and materials are safely stored and proper ventilation is maintained during application.
- Work under the direction of the Travelling Painter Lead to complete assigned projects.
- Assist with setup, breakdown, and daily cleanup at project locations.
- Maintain professionalism and positive communication while working around daycare staff and administrators.
- Assist with loading and unloading tools, equipment, and materials when traveling between facilities.
If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in delivering quality results, and are interested in a travel-based role supporting childcare facilities, we encourage you to apply today!
Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.