Residential Painter

In-House Painter

Ultimate Renovations is looking for an experienced In-House Painter to join our team.

With over four decades of experience delivering award-winning renovations throughout Calgary, we are looking for a skilled painter who takes pride in their workmanship, pays close attention to detail, and can consistently deliver a high-quality finished product.

As part of our in-house team, you will work across a variety of residential renovation projects, completing painting, preparation, touch-ups, deficiencies, and warranty work while working closely with our Project Managers, carpenters, designers, and other trades.

Responsibilities

As an In-House Painter, your responsibilities will include:

- Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, scraping, patching, filling, caulking, and minor drywall repairs

- Prime and paint walls, ceilings, trim, doors, casing, baseboards, and other surfaces

- Apply paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment where required

- Complete detailed cut lines and finish work to a high standard

- Match existing colours and finishes for repairs and touch-ups

- Complete touch-up painting throughout various stages of renovation projects

- Complete deficiency, warranty, and project closeout painting work

- Identify surface imperfections or preparation issues before painting

- Protect floors, cabinetry, furniture, fixtures, and completed finishes before starting work

- Install and maintain appropriate dust and site protection

- Coordinate with Project Managers and other trades to ensure areas are ready for painting

- Maintain clean and organized work areas

- Properly clean and maintain painting tools and equipment

- Assist with samples, colour matching, and finish testing when required

- Follow manufacturer specifications for primers, paints, coatings, and application methods

- Follow company procedures and health and safety requirements

- Represent Ultimate Renovations professionally when interacting with clients, trades, suppliers, and other team members

What We're Looking For

- Minimum 3–5 years of professional painting experience

- Strong experience in residential construction or renovation

- Excellent surface preparation skills

- Experience painting walls, ceilings, doors, trim, casing, baseboards, and other detailed finishes

- Experience with brushing, rolling, and spray application

- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

- Ability to identify and correct imperfections before final finishing

- Experience completing touch-ups, deficiencies, and warranty repairs

- Comfortable completing minor drywall repairs and patching

- Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks efficiently

- Reliable, punctual, organized, and accountable

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

- Comfortable working on multiple projects and moving between job sites as required

- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation

- Access to standard painting tools required for the role

- Experience working in high-end residential renovations is considered an asset

What We Look For During the Interview Process

We will be assessing:

- Quality of previous painting work

- Knowledge of surface preparation and paint application

- Attention to detail

- Ability to identify and correct deficiencies

- Reliability and punctuality

- Communication skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Accountability and ability to maintain high standards

- Self-awareness of your strengths and areas for improvement

- Alignment with our company values:

Quality Work

- Ownership Mindset

- Passionate

- Growth Mindset

- Trustworthy

- Positive Attitude

Why Ultimate Renovations?

- Full-time, in-house position

- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience

- 13-time Calgary Renovator of the Year

- Recipient of the 2023 CHBA Renovation Excellence Award

- Comprehensive benefits package

- Consistent year-round renovation work

- Opportunity to work on high-quality and award-winning projects

- Work as part of an established in-house team rather than as a subcontractor

- Supportive team environment

- Strong focus on professional development and continuous learning

- Established company with over 40 years in the renovation industry

- A workplace that values quality workmanship, accountability, teamwork, and respect

To Apply

Please apply through our BambooHR careers page and upload your resume.

If available, we encourage applicants to include photos or examples of previous painting work.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an automated confirmation. Our hiring team will review your application and contact selected candidates for an initial phone interview.

Successful candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview to meet our team and discuss the position in greater detail.