How to hire a paper hanger

How to hire a paper hanger, step by step

Here's a step-by-step paper hanger hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a paper hanger job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new paper hanger
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the paper hanger you need to hire. Certain paper hanger roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect paper hanger also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of paper hangers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Paper Hanger	Description	Hourly rate
   Paper Hanger	Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges, and other structures.	$9-20
   Industrial Painter	An industrial painter specializes in providing painting services to industries such as construction and manufacturing. They typically paint, clean, or varnish various types of surfaces... Show more	$12-30
   Journeyman Painter	A Journeyman Painter specializes in painting walls and other surfaces according to project needs. Aside from applying paint, a journeyman painter is also responsible for cleaning and scraping off the dirt to prepare the painting procedures, identify client preferences, select equipment, and technique, and apply other finishes... Show more	$12-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Ladders
   • Scaffolding

   Responsibilities:

   • Verify welders cert's, weld procedures, and MTR's.
   • Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, plaster, and compounds, using caulking guns/putty knives.
   • Receive company training on the operation of man-lifts, forklifts, overhead hoists, push tractors and maintenance work lift- trucks.
   • Communicate with insurance companies to obtain high-dollar prosthetic authorizations, and work closely with managers to assist clients with financial hardships.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your paper hanger job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A paper hanger salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, paper hangers' average salary in north carolina is 49% less than in minnesota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level paper hangers earn 53% less than senior-level paper hangers.
   • Certifications. A paper hanger with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a paper hanger's salary.

   Average paper hanger salary

   $14.52hourly

   $30,194 yearly

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   Entry-level paper hanger salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

4. Writing a paper hanger job description

   A job description for a paper hanger role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a paper hanger job description:

   Paper hanger job description example

   **Painter -** **AdventHealth Celebration**
   
   **Location Address:** 400 CELEBRATION PLACE, CELEBRATION, FL 34747
   
   **Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth** **Celebration**
   
   + Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital
   
   + AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney's planned community of Celebration, Florida
   
   + The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease
   
   **Work Hours/Shift:**
   
   + Full Time Days (Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm)
   
   **You Will Be Responsible For:**
   
   + Applies various types of paints, stains and wall coverings as needed throughout the facility utilizing proper techniques.
   
   + Installs handrails, corner guards, wall protection and wall décor. Replaces ceiling tiles and ceiling grids as needed.
   
   + Uses good judgment in accomplishing routine and emergency work order repairs, prioritizing effectively.
   
   + Performs minor building maintenance, flooring repair, installation of cabinetry, sheetrock work and wall repairs as required in a professional manner, following hospital safety standards.
   
   + Maintains a stock inventory of standard paints used throughout the campus. Maintains the work environment in a clean, neat and safe condition.
   
   **Qualifications**
   
   **What You Will Need:**
   
   + Minimum of two to three years' experience as a painter / paper hanger
   
   + 2 years' experience as a painter/paper hanger in a healthcare setting (Preferred)
   
   **Job Summary:**
   
   Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Painter applies various types of paints, stains and wall coverings as needed throughout the facility. Installs handrails, corner guards, wall protection and wall décor. Performs minor building maintenance, installation of cabinetry, sheetrock work and wall repairs as required. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
   
   This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
   
   **Category:** Facilities
   
   **Organization:** AdventHealth Celebration
   
   **Schedule:** 1 - Day
   
   **Shift:** AdventHealth Celebration
   
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right paper hanger for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your paper hanger job on Zippia to find and recruit paper hanger candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with paper hanger candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new paper hanger

   Once you've decided on a perfect paper hanger candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new paper hanger. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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