Lead Painter - Maryland

The Lead Painter is responsible for directing and performing all painting‑related operations to ensure high‑quality finishes, timely project completion, and adherence to safety and material standards throughout the property. This role plays a critical part in overseeing a team of painters, coordinating workflow, and ensuring all surfaces—from walls and ceilings to fixtures and furnishings—are prepared and finished to the exceptional standards expected at Live! Casino & Hotel. Your ability to interpret work orders, manage materials, resolve jobsite challenges, and uphold safe work practices directly contributes to maintaining a well‑presented, visually appealing, and professionally maintained environment. By leading by example, fostering teamwork, and ensuring consistent craftsmanship, you help support the property’s commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction.

• Assigning work to painters, supervising them, and ensuring they meet production targets
• Removing old paint and rust, and performing surface preparation and patching
• Mixing paint, stains, and other materials, and applying them to walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture
• Performing minor plastering repairs and installing new windowpanes
• Keeping track of work orders, materials, and costs
• Following safety standards and wearing respirators when necessary
• Interacting with building occupants and other trades, and providing technical support to staff
• Prioritizing work orders and ensuring projects are completed on time
• Ordering tools and materials, and arranging for their delivery
• Providing updates on the status of jobs and reporting any issues
• May train and mentor other painters

• Strong understanding of building codes and construction practices
• Excellent reading and interpretation of blueprints
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to manage project timelines and budgets

• Must be able to push/ lift 50lbs or more.
• Must be able to stand/ walk up to 7 ½ hours per shift.
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, kneel and reach with hand and arms.
• Must be able to ascend/ descend stairs for at least 4 hours per shift.
• Require manual dexterity to operate all necessary equipment.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in commercial painting and/or wallpaper installation.
• Experience working in commercial or retail, high traffic facilities preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary license as mandated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. 

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Please note that this is a union position, and individuals in this role may be required to pay applicable union dues and fees.

We encourage Team Members to share their preferred shift availability, and we will strive to accommodate individual scheduling preferences whenever possible and consistent with business needs. Please note that this is a union-represented position and scheduling is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Team Members may be required to participate in shift bids, and shift assignments may change based on operational requirements and Team Member seniority.

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.