Job Description
REMOTE RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATING ASSISTANT
Full Training Provided
Lockwood Painting is looking for a dependable, organized individual to join our team as a Residential Estimating Assistant.
This is a work-from-home computer position. Previous painting or estimating experience is not required. We are prepared to completely train the right person in our estimating system, painting terminology, production rates, pricing structure, and company procedures.
• Review photographs, measurements, notes, and project information
• Enter job details into our estimating software
• Prepare clear and accurate residential painting estimates
• Calculate labour, materials, and project pricing using our established system
• Communicate with our office team when information is missing or unclear
• Maintain organized and accurate customer records
• Follow up on estimates and make revisions when required
We are looking for someone who is:
• Honest, dependable, and responsible
• Comfortable working independently from home
• Confident using computers, email, and online software
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Comfortable working with measurements and basic math
• Able to follow a consistent step-by-step process
• Willing to ask questions rather than make assumptions
• Able to communicate professionally and clearly
• Interested in learning about the residential painting industry
Painting experience is not necessary. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, computer ability, and willingness to learn are much more important to us.
• Work-from-home position
• [Part-time]
• Approximately 25 to 40 hours per week
• Working hours: Flexible
• Starting compensation: $18.50
• All estimating training provided
• Ongoing support from an experienced painting company
• Computer and required software are provided.
Lockwood Painting is an established residential painting company serving Grey, Bruce, Simcoe, and the surrounding area. We work with homeowners, custom homebuilders, and renovators on residential repainting, renovations, and new-construction projects.
We are looking for someone who wants to become a valued, long-term member of our team.
Your résumé
A short introduction explaining why this position interests you
A description of your experience working independently with computers
An example of a job or responsibility where accuracy and attention to detail were important
Only applicants who provide all four items will be considered.
Company Description
Expert painting contractor Jeff Lockwood and his team of seasoned pro painters have been providing professional priming, painting and staining services in Grey and Bruce counties for almost two decades. Lockwood Painting also offers a number of other decorating services including wallpaper hanging, wallpaper removal, white-wash painting, small drywall repair, on-site airless spraying, a meticulous staircase and wood finishing service and kitchen cabinet painting. They are proud to have been voted the Owen Sound Sun-Times “Best of the Best” Award winner for the area’s “Best Painting Company”, five years running, 2018 - 2022. Lockwood Painting continues to service a large residential-repeat client base as well as a number of custom home builders, renovators and local businesses located in and around Owen Sound, Southampton, Port Elgin, Hanover, Walkerton, Markdale, Flesherton, Sauble Beach, Wiarton & more. Lockwood Painting is fully insured with $5 million liability and insures its employees with the Ontario Workplace Safety Insurance Board. Lockwood Painting is also a proud member of the Grey Bruce Home Builders & Trades Association, the Thornbury Home Builders & Trades Association, the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce, the PCA (Painting Contractors Association) and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
