Year-round work
Our backlog is contracted 18 to 24 months out. Crews go from one building straight to the next.
Careers
Year-round work. W-2 pay. A next step at every level.
We hire painters, crew leaders, and project managers directly, and we promote from inside. If you want a painting career instead of a string of jobs, this is the place.
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What you can count on.
W-2 employment
Payroll in house, on time, every week. Paid sick leave, paid vacation, six paid holidays.
Internal pay scale
A pay scale by role that everyone can see. Raises follow skills and responsibility, not just years.
Promote from within
Our crew leaders and PMs came up through the field. Every role here has a next step.
Training
Real onboarding, safety orientation, and training on how MPA works before you touch a wall.
Support in the field
PMs walk their sites several times a week. Management picks up the phone and shows up.
Open roles
Positions we hire for.
Painter
Production painting on new-construction multifamily and commercial buildings: spray primer and first coats, hand-finish final coats, cut lines, doors, trim, and punch work to MPA quality standards, under a crew leader.
What we look for
- Production painting experience, spray and brush
- Reliable attendance and transportation to jobsites across NJ, NY, and PA
- Eligible to work in the United States
- OSHA training as required for the jobsite
Crew Leader
Leads a crew on one building or floor stack. Owns daily production, material counts, daily quality walks, safety on the floor, and reporting to the project manager.
What we look for
- Experienced production painter
- Prior crew lead or foreman experience
- Daily written reporting
- OSHA training as required for the jobsite
Project Manager
Full responsibility for one or more contracts: kickoff with the GC before mobilization, site walks several times a week, schedule coordination with the GC by building, change management, billing support, and turnover sign-off.
What we look for
- Bilingual English and Spanish, required
- Valid driver's license, required
- Experience managing trade contracts on multifamily or commercial new construction
- Reads plans and specifications
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Tell us about yourself.
Every application gets an answer. Walk-ins welcome at the Elizabeth office during business hours.
Email your name, phone number, the role you want, and a short summary of your experience to:
Or call (908) 845-5700 and ask for hiring.
MPA Painters is an equal opportunity employer.