Creating an award-winning service business is a challenging task. At Prestige Coatings, we’ve been achieving this for over a decade, thanks to the exceptional professionals who make up our team. Our company founder envisioned a commercial painting business built on professionalism and exceptional client care, where a job well done is a source of pride rather than necessity.
Over the years, we developed a formula for selecting talent based on 12 characteristics that we believe are essential for commercial painters. These characteristics outline the personality and skills we look for in candidates for commercial painting jobs at Prestige Coatings.
1. Working Knowledge of Commercial Painting Techniques
This is a fundamental requirement for a Prestige Coatings team member. Our painters are fluent in the language of painting excellence, utilizing specific methods to effectively and expertly paint commercial structures inside and out. We expect our commercial paint specialists to uphold all standards, from using tools properly to understanding when and how an application should proceed for the best results.
2. Proven Painting Background
We understand that hiring a commercial painter is an investment for business owners in one of their most valuable assets. Our hiring efforts focus on finding commercial painters with the necessary experience to meet our clients’ demands, ensuring every customer receives only the most expert and professional service. This approach guarantees top-notch painting services from top-notch painters.
3. Attention to Detail
At Prestige Coatings, we place a high value on attention to detail. Our team is trained to carefully inspect every detail of a job after completion to ensure everything is flawless—and to fix it if it isn’t. We consider a missed area or uneven coverage unacceptable, conducting a final project walk with our team before doing the same with our clients.
4. Understanding of Painting Supplies
Commercial painting involves more than just paint. Prospective Prestige Coatings painters should have a solid understanding of various paints, primers, and materials before joining the team. While we are strong proponents of lifelong learning, we recognize the importance of a strong foundation. Additionally, our staff is instructed on how to read and adhere to the manufacturer’s Product Data Sheets (PDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
5. Ability to Use the Right Tools
In the painting industry, specific tools are needed for each task. Knowing when and how to use the right tools for commercial painting projects ensures quicker and better implementation at every stage. Proficiency with the tools of the trade not only promotes efficiency but also ensures the quality of work expected from a qualified commercial painting company.
6. Hand-Eye Coordination
The hands of a skilled painter are their most valuable tool. Manual dexterity, or the ability to perform deliberate movements with hand-eye coordination, is essential for professional painting. This skill impacts the effectiveness of the paint application and the speed of execution.
7. Outstanding Balance
Professional painters spend a lot of time reaching difficult areas, often using ladders and lifts. A strong sense of balance ensures safety and fosters the confidence needed to focus fully on the task at hand. Good balance protects the painter and the surrounding people and environment.
8. Patience
Patience is a virtue, especially in commercial painting projects that heavily rely on coordination and maneuvering. Problems frequently occur, both expected and unexpected, leading to potential frustration. We expect our team to approach each project and challenge with patience. A calm approach always prevails.
9. Punctuality
We are strong proponents of managing expectations, especially regarding timelines. Most commercial painting projects require working around ongoing operations, and we take this very seriously. Punctuality is crucial to ensuring that project plans come together within the allotted timeline without disruption.
10. Diligence
Professional completion of commercial painting projects demands diligence from planning to execution and follow-up. At Prestige Coatings, we value work ethic, defining diligence as the quality of working meticulously and thoroughly. We believe our competitive edge comes from a healthy dose of diligence.
11. Trustworthiness
You’re only as good as the people you hire. Trust in our employees is at the heart of our success. Trustworthiness is paramount for effective teamwork and business operations. We must have complete faith that everyone on our team consistently upholds our values.
12. Adaptability
Versatility, or the ability to adapt, is essential in all facets of commercial painting jobs. Efficiently switching from one task to another promotes efficiency, which is crucial for completing projects on schedule. Even if the final result deviates from the original plan, a versatile commercial painter will offer professional advice on colors, materials, techniques, and processes to achieve the best outcome.
Conclusion
This list of characteristics we look for in a qualified commercial painter has been refined through years of trial and error at Prestige Coatings. Our commitment to quality extends to both our employees’ performance and our support of the craft. We take great pride in managing a team of exceptional individuals who enhance surroundings and build strong relationships.
Prestige Coatings, one of the top commercial painting companies in the nation, is dedicated to providing opportunities for career advancement. We value dedication and honor it with unmatched benefits and a positive workplace culture.
