Frequently Asked Questions

What Will I Get Paid? 

Paid Training: Starting Wage w/ no experience $16.00 /h

  • Valid Driver License (Privilege) +$1/h
  • Depending on Experience $18 +

After Training: Piece Rate 

  • Foreman can make between $20/h – $30/h
  • Helpers can make between $18/h – $26/h 

What is piece rate?

  • This is a set amount of pay to complete a specific job. This is normally split between the foreman and the helper. If you do the job quickly and efficiently, you effectively make more per hour. It incentivizes hard work vs getting paid a set hourly rate. All employees have the opportunity to make more “per hour” on piece rate.
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How Often Do I Get Paid?

  • Weekly 
  • Payday is every Monday
  • Direct deposit available 

How Many Hours Will I Work Per Week?

  • All available positions are full time, 40+ hours can be expected each week. Monday – Friday and occasional Saturdays. (Only if needed)
  • Production: Between 6:30 AM & 7:00 AM – Until job is complete.
  • Touch Up: Between 7:00 AM & 7:30 AM – Until job is complete.

Is there room for promotions and pay raises?

  • YES, we are looking for motivated people to move up quickly.
  • Attendance, attitude, reliability, and work ethic are major factors that determine advancement with Petersen Painting.
  • We do reviews at week 2 and week 4. Depending on your reliability and work ethic, it’s possible to be promoted to right hand man or foreman within the first few weeks.
  • Raises come quickly with proving yourself as a dedicated employee rather than how long you’ve been with the company.

What is the paid time off and holiday policy?

  • 5 yearly paid holidays ( If it falls on a work day)
  • Foreman: After your first year as a foreman you will earn 5 additional days. After that, 1 additional day, each year up to 5 days.
  • Foreman: Total of 10 days paid time off plus the Holidays.
  • Helpers: In addition to the 5 yearly paid Holidays. You will earn 1 additional day per year of employment, up to 5 days.
  • Helpers: Total of 5 days paid time off plus the Holidays.
 

What to Bring to the Interview

We require 2 forms of ID. Choose 1 from each option. We do not accept copies or pictures.

Option 1:

  • State Photo ID 
  • Valid Driver’s License 
  • Passport

Option 2:

  • SSN Card 
  • Work Visa
  • U.S Birth Certificate 

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WHERE DO I APPLY?

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Do I have to use my own vehicle?

  • Your first day, come to the shop at 6:30AM. You will get your tools and be assigned to a crew.
  • As a brand new employee you will need to drive to the jobsite or arrange to be picked up at a nearby parking area. When you become a permanent crew member (right hand man/foreman), a company vehicle is provided and you may park your personal vehicle at the shop.
  • You will only be allowed to drive a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license (California not accepted).
 

Where is the Parking Area?

Parking

Do I need to buy any paint or materials?

  • No, all materials and paint are provided to complete the jobs assigned for that day.

Is the equipment provided? provided? 

  • Provided Equipment: Sprayers/pumps, prepping and finish material, ladders, and vacuums, etc. will be provided by the company at no cost.
  • Personal hand tools you will need to have each day: Putty knife, nail set, caulk gun, and utility knife, respirator. If you don’t have these items they are available for purchase at a reduced cost. The cost for these items will be deducted from your paycheck.  

What can I expect the first week?

  • Your first day, come to the shop at 6:30AM. You will get your tools and be assigned to a crew
  • Your first few weeks you will be moved from team to team to find the best fit.

Will I be working by myself?

  • Production: Crews are generally made up of  2-3 members.
  • Touch up: Crews are generally made up of 2 members, but Foreman may work alone.

Can I use my car to drive to the job site?

  • Yes, if arrangements are made with field managers.

Is there a referral program?

  • $300.00 per referral. This program is only available for Petersen Painting employees.

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Petersen Painting Inc.

1550 N Trinnaman lane, Lehi

Utah:  801.766.6685

 

 

 

Website: www.petersenpainting.net

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