A good painting job is about more than the next check. You want steady work, a crew that respects you, and a company that invests in what you can do.
Too many painters bounce between shops that treat them as easy to replace. Napco Painting and Fine Finish Shop is built the other way. Many of our team members have stayed for 20+ to 30+ years because we lead the trade in pay, we invest in training, and we develop leaders, not just painters. Keep reading to see what we look for and how to join our team in Napa Valley and Sonoma.
The People Who Do Well Here
An A+ Player embodies Napco Painting and Fine Finish Shop‘s core values and performs with top quality, top speed, and old-school customer service.
Reliability:
- Shows up on time and when expected.
- Ready to work with the right tools.
- Consistent attendance: If they are taking time off, they notify leadership in advance.
- Can be counted on: doesn’t leave his team hanging at the last minute
- Talent without reliability does not work.
Skill & Craftsmanship:
- Attention to detail through every step, as if they were the client.
- Always working to improve their skills and knowledge, planning, prepping, painting.
- Asking leaders, finding outside resources.
- Can be given direction and trusted to follow it through correctly. Unless you’re a genius, this requires notes.
- Top Quality is not optional. Quality is the price of entry.
Time & Productivity:
- Accurate time tracking: Knows which job to clock into. Clocks in onsite and before leaving. Clocks out for lunch
- Strong pace without rushing: Always keeping quality while pushing speed as far as it can be pushed without breaking quality.
- Minimal wasted motion: Think ahead, have the right tools, communicate workflow with team.
- Prepared for the day: Show up early, with the tools and materials needed to have a successful day. Being prepared for today means planning for it yesterday.
Appearance
- We should be able to walk into a client’s home or winery without a second look.
- Wear clean and presentable painter’s pants
Communication:
- Speaks up early about problems.
- Shares ways to improve job site and company efficiency.
- Keeps foreman informed
- Respects chain of command: Address issues first with project lead, then with Antonio. Only after that has happened should issues come to office leadership.
- Clear and professional with clients: Acts like a proud representative of the company
Ownership & Attitude:
- Takes responsibility for the job and your actions.
- Does not blame others
- Helps and encourages teammates.
- Protects company property and reputation.
- Positive under pressure
- Growth Mindset
