Someone Called Off
When a painter calls off, the rest of your crew has to absorb the missing work. Adding another painter can help keep production moving and prevent one absence from putting the entire job behind.
NEED
EXTRA PAINTERS?
Need Another Painter Today?
Whether someone called off, your crew is overloaded, or you just took on another project, Trade Time helps Buffalo painting companies find extra painters without starting another long hiring process. Tell us when and where you need help, and available painters can accept the work through Trade Time.
Call-Off CoverageBusy-Week SupportHelp Meeting Deadlines
WHEN YOU NEED ANOTHER SET OF HANDS
Sometimes you just need another painter.
You Took On Another Project
Winning more work is a good problem to have. Trade Time gives you a way to add painting help when your schedule grows faster than your permanent crew.
You Need to Catch Up
If the crew is falling behind, another painter can help increase production, reduce pressure on your team, and get the project back on schedule.
The Job Has to Be Finished Soon
Bring in extra help for prep, painting, touch-ups, punch-list work, or final completion when the deadline is getting close.
A SIMPLE WAY TO GET EXTRA HELP
Tell us what you need. We help get it in front of available painters.
1
Tell Us About the Job
Let us know where the work is, when you need help, how many painters you need, what the job pays, and the type of painting work involved.
2
Available Painters Can Accept It
Painters in the area can review the job and accept available spots that fit their schedule and experience.
3
See Who Is Assigned
Once painters accept the work, you can review their profiles, painting experience, ratings, tools, and other available information before they arrive.
EVERYONE STARTS WITH THE SAME INFORMATION
Your painters know where to go and what they will be doing.
Assigned painters receive the important job details before they arrive. That means fewer last-minute questions and a smoother start when they meet your crew at the jobsite.
- ✓Where the job is located
- ✓When they should arrive
- ✓How long the work is scheduled
- ✓What painting tasks need to be completed
- ✓What tools or experience are needed
- ✓Who they should meet onsite
Job details readyHELP THEM GET STARTED QUICKLY
A short introduction can help a new painter contribute right away.
01
Give Them One Clear Responsibility
Start them with a specific room, surface, prep task, or production responsibility so they know exactly where to begin.
02
Introduce Them to the Crew
Show them who is leading the job, who they should ask questions, and how work is being divided across the crew.
03
Show Them How You Want the Work Done
Review the finish you expect, the materials being used, what has already been completed, and the most important goals for the day.
QUESTIONS FROM PAINTING COMPANIES
Frequently asked questions
Can I request painters for today?+
Yes. You can request painters for the same day and make the job available to people who are able to take short-notice work.
How do painters get assigned to my job?+
Available painters can review the job and accept open spots. Once a painter accepts, they are assigned to the scheduled work.
Can I see who is assigned before they arrive?+
Yes. After painters are assigned, you can view their profiles, painting experience, ratings, completed shifts, tools, and other available information.
Can I request more than one painter?+
Yes. You can request one painter or several, depending on how much help your project needs.
Can I bring back a painter who worked well with my crew?+
Yes. You can use Trade Time to bring the same painter back for future work when they are available.
Can I hire a painter full-time later?+
Yes. Trade Time can also be used for temp-to-hire work, giving you time to see how a painter works with your crew before discussing a permanent position.
How does payment work?+
Your payment method is added securely through Stripe. After the work is completed, Trade Time processes payment for the finished shift.
Where is Trade Time available?+
Trade Time currently serves painting companies and painters throughout Buffalo and Western New York.
Need Extra Painting Help?
Whether you need another painter today or extra help for a busy week, Trade Time makes it easier to connect with painters throughout Buffalo and Western New York.
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