Overview
Lead Painter/Foreman Jobs in Post Falls, ID at War Horse Painting
Are You the Lead Painter We’ve Been Looking For?
A Letter to the Craftsman Who’s Ready to Lead Work Worth Being Proud Of
Let’s cut straight to it.
You didn’t spend years perfecting your craft to slap paint on walls for a company that doesn’t care how it looks when you leave. You didn’t develop an eye for detail just to watch a schedule override your standards. And you definitely didn’t earn your experience to lead a crew for a company that cuts corners.
So here’s the real question: What if the company you worked for cared as much as you do?
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WHO WE ARE
War Horse Painting is a premium residential painting contractor based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
War Horse exists because Jesus made a way. He provided the jobs, the equipment, and the opportunity. This company is here by His hand, and we run it like it.
That means we use the best materials available. We invest in the best equipment. We treat every home we walk into like it’s our own — because that’s the standard we hold ourselves to. And we treat every person on this crew the way we’d want to be treated ourselves — because that’s what the Bible calls us to do.
We don’t just talk about faith here. We live it. Prayer is welcome on this job site. The Gospel is never shut down. Jesus is the center of everything we do — every brushstroke, every client interaction, every decision we make as a company. If that resonates with you, keep reading.
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WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY BE DOING
– Leading residential painting projects — interiors, exteriors, from first drop cloth to final walkthrough
– Cabinet painting — meticulous prep, clean spray environments, and finish quality that holds up to a homeowner’s close inspection
– Deck restoration — full-process surface prep, staining, and sealing done right the first time
– Keeping the crew sharp — on task, moving efficiently, without letting quality slip
– Representing War Horse on-site — you’re the face of this company when we’re not there; homeowners notice
– Catching problems before they become callbacks
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re not hung up on your resume. We’re hung up on your work.
Show us what you’ve done. Show us you can do it again. Show us you take pride in it — and we want to talk.
You’re the right person if you:
– Notice the things other painters walk right past
– Can lead a small crew without drama or hand-holding
– Move efficiently without letting quality slip
– Talk to homeowners like a professional
– Take full ownership of a job from start to finish
– Show up. Every day. On time. Ready to work.
– Can work comfortably at heights and outdoors in North Idaho weather
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THE HONEST REALITY CHECK
This is physically demanding, detail-intensive work. Long days, ladders, weather — that’s the trade. But if you’re wired for this kind of work and you actually love doing it right, you’ll thrive here.
You’ll need: A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.
We provide: All tools, equipment, and materials.
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WHAT WE OFFER
– Competitive pay based on what you can actually do
– Profit-sharing opportunity for the right candidate
– Full-time, consistent work in the CDA area
– A tight crew that works hard and looks out for each other
– A company that takes craftsmanship — and people — seriously
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IS THAT YOU?
Are you the Lead Painter who’s tired of working for companies that don’t match your standards? Ready to lead a crew, own your jobs, and do work you’d drive past and point at?
Then let’s talk. Apply and include photos of past work — it tells us more than any resume will.
War Horse Painting is an equal opportunity employer. We hire character and skill — in that order.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Profit sharing
- Tools provided
Work Location: In person
Title: Lead Painter/Foreman
Company: War Horse Painting
Location: Post Falls, ID
