02/20/2026
Career Opportunity – First-Year Apprentice
Focal Point Coatings LLC is growing and currently seeking a First-Year Apprentice
to join our team.
Focal Point Coatings specializes in epoxy and resinous flooring systems, polished
concrete, decorative flake systems, quartz systems, and specialty concrete
coatings. Our projects include commercial, municipal, educational, and industrial
facilities throughout the St. Louis area and surrounding regions.
We are a signatory contractor with Painters District Council, Local 58, and the
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT).
This position is part of
the Union apprenticeship program and offers:
• First-Year Apprentice wage rate: $25.71 per hour
• Health insurance when eligible
• Pension when eligible
• Structured apprenticeship training program
• On-the-job training
• Tools provided
Most of our work is local to the St. Louis area with minimal to no overnight travel.
This is a VERY PHYSICAL, hands-on flooring trade position. Work is performed on
concrete slabs and includes operating hand grinders, walk-behind grinders,
industrial vacuums, and mixing equipment. Apprentices will learn proper surface
preparation, material mixing, resin application, polishing techniques, and jobsite
safety procedures. This position requires lifting, bending, kneeling, standing for
long periods of time, and working with heavy equipment. A strong work ethic and
willingness to learn are essential.
Compensation is paid according to the First-Year Apprentice rate under Painters
District Council, Local 58 and increases with progression through the
apprenticeship program.
Work is typically Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Some
weekends may be required depending on project scheduling.
Applicants must be willing to join and participate in the Union apprenticeship
program.
For more information, please call Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm