We’re a family-owned business built by painters, for painters.

The Seattle metro construction industry is booming. We are grateful to have been a part of this unprecedented growth since 1968. While our business strategies change and adapt to the nuances of the industry, one thing has remained the same: Investing in our people comes first.

DEFINE YOUR CAREER IN COMMERCIAL PAINTING

From day one, we will work with you to develop your career path. SKIS Painting offers training and mentoring to employees of all skill levels. Take a look at our Painter Progression Program to discover the opportunities SKIS Painting has available for you.

TRAINEE PAINTER

New to the field? Trainee painter is the starting point of your new career, where you’ll learn essential skills so you can grow as a painter. No previous experience necessary.

Painter I

As a painter I, you’ll continue to develop jobsite, safety, and customer service skills as you advance in your trade.

PAINTER II

The painter II phase combines a growing skill set with greater responsibility, including leading smaller teams and training newer painters.

PAINTER III

A painter III demonstrates a seasoned skill set while communicating with customers and team supervisors, training newer painters, and overseeing jobsite safety.

Lead Painter

Ideal for people with industry knowledge, our lead painters retain a robust skill set while supervising a team of painters at one of our many jobsites.

MASTER PAINTER

The master painter oversees our largest teams, providing mentoring and development for team members while performing jobsite tasks at an expert level.

COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Here’s the average of what a SKIS Painter I & Painter II earned in 2023,
including the dollar equivalent of our benefits.


Earning potential increases for those who seize opportunities to enhance their skills, or participate in overtime or off-hour work (shift differential is +$2/hr). We hope this helps you in making decisions about your future, and joining a team that seeks to deliver the best the industry has to offer.

PAINTER I

Hourly Average – $22.50
Annual Average – $46,800
Medical/Dental/Vision – $3,500 ($0 premiums)
Paid Time-Off – $2,250
HSA Match – $500
401K Match – $1,872

Total Compensation: $54,925 (equivalent to $26/hr)

PAINTER II

Hourly Average – $25.50
Annual Average – $53,040
Medical/Dental/Vision – $3,500 ($0 premiums)
Paid Time-Off – $2,550
HSA Match – $500
401K Match – $2,120

Total Compensation: $61,715 (equivalent to $29/hr)

You can have a career in painting that truly supports your family.

MAINTENANCE PAINTERS: A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

SKIS is proud to service over 13M square feet of downtown office space, including the offices of Seattle’s largest online retailer and several notable tech companies. Our Maintenance Painters receive training, additional benefits, and flexible swing shift schedules for working in these unique environments. If you are new to painting: Start here to learn a new trade, or bring your knowledge and experience for even greater opportunities within our Maintenance Division.

We believe in giving people a lifelong career.

AT SKIS PAINTING,
PEOPLE COME FIRST

We care about our team members and their potential. Here’s how we demonstrate our commitment to the SKIS family:

SAFETY

Safety is—and always will be—our first priority. SKIS Painting is dedicated to a safe work environment.

CULTURE

We value an environment of collaboration. We empower our teams to be creative, think innovatively, and make decisions.

CAREER PATH

We offer an extensive training program and career path. Employees know how and when they can be promoted within the company.

COMPENSATION

SKIS Painting strives to be the “employer of choice.” We provide a comprehensive rewards package and weekly pay to all employees.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

SKIS Painting encourages our team members to maintain expertise in their profession and keep ahead of changes within the industry.

401(K)

SKIS Painting provides a defined contribution 401(k) plan for team members to plan and save for their future.

PTO

We believe in proper rest and relaxation. Paid time off is a standard benefit for all employees.

BENEFITS

SKIS Painting provides a benefits package unparalleled to others.

“We’re invested in transforming spaces and transforming lives.”

– Jesse Ficks, President