For more than 50 years, LACOSTA Facility Support Services has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality facility solutions that help customers maintain safe, clean, and efficient workplaces. As a minority-owned business contractor trusted by Fortune 100 customers, we take pride in our people, our partnerships, and our commitment to operational excellence.
At LACOSTA, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and recognizes the role you play in keeping businesses running at their best.
Join the LACOSTA Family and build your future with a company that delivers quality, service, and opportunity!
LACOSTA is looking to add an experienced Painter to our team in Waukegan, IL.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Pay: $23-28 an hour paid weekly DOE (every Friday)
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing tasks as assigned by Department Supervisor.
- Apply paint to various surfaces, including: walls, floors, doors, safety poles, and rails
- Scrape, sandpaper, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting
- Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection
- Make small repairs to fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, or other fillers
- Utilize high lifts or ladders when it’s needed
- Follow all safety requirements and standards at all times
- Apply paint to multiple substrates and surfaces.
- Responsible for ensuring work area is kept clean and safe.
- Must be able to understand the proper use of paints and solvents to work in an efficient yet effective manner.
- Must be able to work as a team player with other employees in the Specialty and Operation Departments.
- Must use proper personal protective equipment.
- Must be able to be flexible with varying job assignments and working conditions.
- Responsible for following plant rules as it pertains to each job site.
Requirements:
- Must have Painting / Prepping experience
- Spraying skills are a plus!
- Must have experience with drywall and sheetrock work
- Must be energetic, pleasant & professional
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of customer service
- Recognize and understand safety signs and building warning systems. Understand safety requirements, understand & meet company handbook expectations.
- Ability to change tasks or assignments outside normal duties.
- Must be comfortable wearing PPE (Hard hat, steel toed shoes, vest, etc)
***Lacosta Facility Services conducts pre-employment drug screens and background checks***
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