PAINTER CALLED
OFF?Tell Us About the Job
Tell us where the job is, when you need another painter, what they will be working on, and how many painters you need.
PAINTER CALLED
OFF?
A Painter Called Off. You Still Have a Job to Finish.
One call-off can throw off the entire day. Instead of asking the rest of your crew to make up the difference, Trade Time helps you request another painter for the job. Tell us where and when you need help, and painters using Trade Time can accept the work.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Getting another painter is simple.
We Share It With Painters
Your request is shown to painters using Trade Time. If someone is available and interested, they can accept the job.
Review the Assigned Painter
Once someone accepts, you can review their profile, painting experience, ratings, completed shifts, tools, and other available details before they arrive.
HOW AN EXTRA PAINTER CAN HELP
Another painter can take work off your crew and help keep the job moving.
When someone calls off, the missing hours usually get spread across everyone else. Bringing in another painter gives you someone who can step into the work that needs attention most.
01
Preparing the Work Area
They can sand, patch, mask edges, protect floors, and get surfaces ready while the rest of your crew continues painting.
02
Painting More of the Job
Put them on walls, ceilings, trim, doors, or another active area so your crew can cover more work during the day.
03
Finishing the Remaining Work
They can handle missed areas, small corrections, final coats, and other details that still need to be completed.
04
Helping Finish and Clean Up
They can remove coverings, organize materials, clean the work area, and help your crew finish the job before leaving.
EVERYONE STARTS WITH THE SAME INFORMATION
The painter knows where to go and what they will be doing.
Once a painter accepts the job, they receive the important details before arriving. That means less explaining at the jobsite and more time getting to work.
- ✓Jobsite address
- ✓Arrival and end time
- ✓Painting tasks for the day
- ✓Tools or experience needed
- ✓Onsite contact
TODAY’S JOB OR LONGER
Sometimes it is one call-off. Sometimes it is a sign your crew needs more help.
TODAY’S JOB
You Just Need to Get Through Today
One unexpected absence does not have to slow down the entire project. Request another painter for the open hours and keep the rest of your crew moving.
ONGOING HELP
Your Crew Is Busy Every Week
If you are constantly short-handed, Trade Time can also help with several days of work, busy projects, and temp-to-hire opportunities.
QUESTIONS CONTRACTORS ASK US
Frequently asked questions
Can I request another painter for today?+
Yes. Tell Trade Time where the job is, when you need help, and what the painter will be doing. Painters using Trade Time can then see the job and accept it if they are available.
What happens after I request a painter?+
Trade Time shares the job with painters using our software. When someone accepts, they are assigned to your job for the hours you requested.
Can I see who is coming before they arrive?+
Yes. Once a painter accepts the job, you can see their profile, painting experience, ratings, completed shifts, tools, and other available details before they arrive.
Can I ask for help for more than one day?+
Yes. You can request another painter for one day, several days, or a longer project.
Can I request more than one painter?+
Yes. Tell Trade Time how many painters your crew needs when you submit the job details.
Can I ask the same painter to come back?+
Yes. If a painter works well with your crew, you can request them again through Trade Time for another day or project.
What if I want to hire the painter later?+
You can work with the painter through Trade Time first and see how they fit with your crew. If it goes well, you can discuss a permanent opportunity later.
How does payment work?+
You add your payment method securely through Stripe. After the painter clocks out and the work is finished, Trade Time processes the payment.
What area does Trade Time serve?+
Trade Time serves painting companies and painters throughout Buffalo and Western New York.
Need Another Painter?
Tell us about the job and we will put it in front of painters using Trade Time. Whether you need help today or next week, getting started only takes a few minutes.
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