Subcontractor/ Trade Partner

Are you a skilled painting professional looking for consistent work and a reliable long-term partner? Malone Painting is looking for experienced, quality-focused subcontractor crews to partner with on residential interior, exterior, cabinet, and deck/fence painting projects across the St. Louis metro area.

We are a fast-growing, premium painting company, and we know our success comes from partnering with trade professionals who take pride in craftsmanship, communication, and professionalism. If you have a strong team, want steady work, and are looking to grow your business, we want to talk with you.

Why Partner With Malone Painting?

✔ Consistent, Year-Round Work

We keep our best partners busy with a steady pipeline of high-quality, pre-sold residential projects. No more downtime between jobs.

✔ Strong, Long-Term Relationships

We invest in subcontractors who want to grow with us. Many of our partners have built bigger, more profitable crews by working consistently with Malone Painting.

✔ Fast, Reliable Payment

You get paid quickly and on time for the work you complete. We understand cash flow matters.

✔ Competitive Pay for High Performers

Our partners typically average $30–$60/hour, depending on the speed and quality of their crew.

We pay well — and consistently — for teams that deliver excellent prep, communication, and results.

✔ You Focus on the Craft — We Handle the Customers

We take care of marketing, sales, estimates, scheduling, and customer communication.

You focus on doing great work and taking pride in your finish.

✔ Clear Scopes & Support When You Need It

Every job has a defined work order, clear expectations, and a production manager who supports you — not someone who micromanages you.

Who We’re Looking For

• We are seeking reliable, professional subcontractor crews who:

• Perform excellent interior and/or exterior prep and painting

• Have strong skills in drywall repair, patching, sanding, caulking, and matching surfaces

• Can deliver high-quality cabinet refinishing or deck/fence staining (bonus)

• Want steady work and the opportunity to grow into top-tier partners over time

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers and our production managers

• Are organized, responsible, and committed to a great customer experience

• Show up prepared, protect customer property, and do the job right the first time

• Embrace partnership, feedback, and continual improvement

Requirements

• Business & Insurance

• Must operate as a legitimate business entity (LLC, Corporation, or Sole Proprietor).

• Must carry General Liability Insurance.

• Must carry Workers’ Compensation or be willing to secure it within 30 days (or meet state exemption requirements).

• Experience & Craftsmanship

• Strong experience in residential painting (interior & exterior).

• Solid prep skills: covering, masking, sanding, caulking, priming, surface repair.

• Ability to perform small-to-medium repairs as listed in job scopes.

• Ability to meet professional cleanliness and finishing standards.

Crew Requirements

• Must have at least one fluent English speaker on site daily.

• Crews of 2–3 people are ideal, but highly skilled 1-person crews may be accepted for smaller jobs.

• Communication & Technology

• Must be able to send daily photo updates and communicate using a smartphone.

• Must be comfortable receiving job details, updates, and expectations via digital tools.

• Schedule & Availability

• Available for consistent work (preferred), or partial-schedule partners looking to grow.

• Able to start jobs on time and complete them within agreed timeframes.

• Professional Standards

• Follow work orders precisely — no side work or unapproved extras.

• Respect customer property and maintain a clean, safe job site.

• Strong commitment to honesty, reliability, and doing the right thing.

• Lead-Safe Awareness (Preferred)

• Experience with pre-1978 homes is preferred.

• RRP certification is a plus; willingness to become certified is required to perform lead-affected work.

Ready to Grow Your Painting Business?

If you want steady work, fair pay, and a partnership that helps your business thrive — apply today. We’re excited to meet subcontractor crews who take pride in their craft and want to build something great together.