Job Description

We are hiring an experienced Residential House Painter to prep, paint, and finish interiors and exteriors of homes across the Coachella Valley.

Residential House Painter - Coachella Valley

This is a full-time field position for a painter who already knows the trade across interior and exterior residential work. Coachella Valley projects cover full home repaints, single room touch-ups, cabinet refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, and stucco prep and repair before exterior paint. Painters who thrive here cut clean lines, spray smooth finishes, and deliver surfaces that look right in desert sunlight. Pay is competitive and based on experience and specialties.

Position at a Glance

Minimum Experience

5+ Years

Residential interior and exterior painting

Location

Coachella Valley

Residential job sites across the region

Schedule

Full-Time

Early start on exteriors, weather-driven

Physical Requirement

Lift 75 lbs

Ladder work, overhead painting, extended standing

What You Will Do

Core Responsibilities

Surface prep Scrape, sand, patch, caulk, and clean surfaces before paint. Quality of the finish starts with quality of the prep.

Mask and protect Tape, mask, drape, and protect floors, furniture, and adjacent surfaces before any paint opens. Clean setup means clean finish.

Prime Apply primer to bare, patched, and stained surfaces so the finish coats hold and color reads true.

Cut and roll Cut clean lines at ceilings, trim, and corners, and roll walls with an even finish free of roller marks and holidays.

Spray application Use HVLP and airless sprayers for cabinets, doors, exteriors, and stucco. Set up, tune, and clean equipment properly.

Stucco and popcorn work Repair stucco cracks before exterior paint, and scrape and repaint popcorn ceilings as required on interior jobs.

Site safety and communication Maintain a clean, safe job site and communicate professionally with leads, other trades, and homeowners.

Painting Work You Will Do

Experience across interior and exterior painting is helpful and in most cases required. Exterior stucco work, cabinet refinishing, and popcorn ceiling removal are the scopes where skilled painters are hardest to find locally.

Painting Services We Provide

Interior Painting Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and closets. Full-room repaints and whole-home interiors with clean cut lines and smooth rolled finishes.

Exterior Painting Stucco, wood siding, fascia, eaves, doors, and trim. Spray and back-roll technique for proper coverage and penetration on stucco surfaces.

Stucco Prep and Repair Identify and repair stucco cracks, patch damaged areas, and prep surfaces properly before exterior paint goes on.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal Scrape and remove popcorn ceiling texture, skim coat smooth, and repaint with clean flat ceiling finish.

Cabinet Painting and Refinishing Kitchen and bathroom cabinet refinishing, including proper degreasing, sanding, priming, and sprayed finish coats for a factory look.

Trim and Door Work Baseboard, casing, crown, and doors with clean cut lines, brush marks minimized, and sprayed finishes where appropriate.

Specialty Finishes Accent walls, color matching to existing surfaces, and touch-up work on aged or damaged paint.

Color Consultation Support Help homeowners test samples, read undertones, and make paint selections that work in Coachella Valley light conditions.

Stucco prep, cabinet refinishing, and popcorn ceiling removal stands out. Verifiable experience in these areas significantly strengthens your application.

What We Require From You

Minimum 5 years of residential painting experience. Hard minimum.
Hands-on experience with interior and exterior work, with preference for stucco prep and repair, cabinet refinishing, and popcorn ceiling removal.
Ability to cut clean lines and roll even finishes, plus comfort with both brush and spray applications.
Solid understanding of primers, paint types, and when to use each, including interior versus exterior formulations and proper stucco coatings.
Ability to work in desert heat, including summer exterior work where early starts are standard.
Physical stamina to lift 75 lbs, handle ladder and overhead work, and spend extended time standing.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites across the valley.
Professional communication with leads, other trades, and homeowners.

What Sets Strong Applicants Apart

Cabinet refinishing experience, including HVLP spray work for a factory-grade finish on kitchen cabinets.
Strong stucco repair skills, including matching existing texture and crack repair on exterior walls.
Airless sprayer experience for efficient exterior work and cabinet finish coats.
Color matching ability on touch-ups and partial repaints where the match has to be invisible.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
Experience running a small crew or acting as a lead painter on residential jobs.

How to Apply for This Role

Send a resume or work history listing the painting scopes you have worked on and approximate years on each. Include any certifications and references from prior painting employers. Apply Here.

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Current Job Openings

Truly Tough Contractors and its trade divisions are actively hiring across the Coachella Valley. Select a role below to view the full posting.

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Company Name & Location:

Truly Tough Painting

180 W Oasis Rd, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

Employment Type

Full-Time

Date Posted

April 18, 2026

This is an ongoing position with no set closing date. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Pay

$20 — $30

Hourly pay (USD), paid weekly. Compensation is based on experience. Overtime may be available during peak season.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and brief work history. Apply Here

Residential Painter