Meaning of ペンキ in Japanese

家の仕上げをした後で、大工はペンキ屋に仕事を始めてくれと言った。
After tying up loose ends on the house, the carpenter gave the painter approval to begin work.

クリスは家のペンキ塗りとして雇われ、お金を貯める事が出来ました。
Chris was hired to paint houses and was able to raise the money.