Job Description
Job Description
Exterior Painter – Anaheim
Job Description
This role focuses on exterior painting of residential and multi-unit buildings, with an emphasis on stucco walls and wood trim. You will perform detailed surface preparation, apply paint using spray equipment and hand tools, and help maintain a clean, safe, and professional job site at an apartment community in Huntington Beach, CA.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exterior surfaces, including stucco walls and wood trim, by sanding, scraping, cleaning, and caulking as needed.
- Perform paint prep work such as masking, covering, and protecting adjacent surfaces and areas from overspray or drips.
- Apply paint using a spray gun, brushes, and rollers to achieve an even, high-quality finish on all assigned surfaces.
- Assist with basic drywall-related tasks as needed, including minor patching and surface preparation.
- Inspect completed work for quality, coverage, and adherence to project standards, making touch-ups as necessary.
- Use and maintain painting tools and equipment properly, ensuring they are cleaned, stored, and handled safely.
- Follow all site safety procedures and guidelines while working outdoors, including safe use of ladders and equipment.
- Work collaboratively with other painters and site personnel to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Maintain a neat and organized work area, ensuring that walkways and resident areas remain safe and free of debris.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience with exterior painting on stucco walls and wood trim.
- Hands-on experience with paint preparation, including sanding, masking, and surface cleaning.
- Ability to operate and control a spray gun for exterior painting applications.
- Capability to perform basic drywall-related tasks such as minor patching and prepping.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
- Good attitude and positive, professional demeanor on the job site.
- Good work ethic, including reliability, punctuality, and willingness to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to work safely in an outdoor environment, including standing, bending, and lifting as required for painting tasks.
- Ability to successfully complete a standard drug screen as required by the employer.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with working on multi-unit residential properties such as apartment communities.
- Comfort using ladders and working at various heights in an outdoor setting.
- Experience coordinating with other trades or team members on active construction or renovation sites.
- Personal set of basic painter’s tools, including work boots, a two-gallon bucket, good quality brush, mini roller handle, putty knife, caulking gun, extension pole, and utility knife.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and pride in craftsmanship. The role offers consistent, hands-on work in a professional setting where your painting skills directly contribute to improving and maintaining a well-known residential community. You will gain experience on a sizable property, build your portfolio of exterior painting projects, and work alongside other skilled tradespeople in a supportive, safety-conscious environment.
Work Environment
This is an outdoor role based at an apartment community in Huntington Beach, CA. You will work primarily on building exteriors, including stucco walls and wood trim, often exposed to changing weather conditions such as sun, wind, and coastal humidity. The environment involves active job sites where painting, prepping, and some drywall-related tasks are performed. You will regularly use painting equipment such as spray guns, brushes, rollers, ladders, and standard painter’s tools. Appropriate work boots and practical work attire suitable for outdoor painting and construction settings are required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Anaheim,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.