Painter Jobs

A Painter in the construction industry is responsible for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings by applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces. They prepare surfaces by fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces. They mix and match colors and textures and ensure surfaces are not susceptible to moisture by sealing corners and joints. Painters work on a variety of structures ranging from bridges, walls, buildings, and more. They also play a crucial role in conducting minor repair work such as plastering and glazing.

To excel in this role, a Painter must have strong knowledge of different types of paint, their applications, and the techniques for mixing and thinning paint. They must possess superb manual dexterity, eye for details, and a good sense of balance. A certification from a technical school or an apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for this role, as does a thorough understanding of safety guidelines. Prior to becoming a Painter, one might have roles such as Painting Assistant, Maintenance Worker, or Construction Laborer, where they learn the trade before stepping into the role of a Painter.

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Journeymen Painters

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 13 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 13 days ago

We are looking for journeymen painters. JTC, Inc. is a 55 year old commercial and industrial painting and coatings contractor that speacializes in large scale projects....

Painter

  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 1 hour ago

Performs carpentry and minor construction projects including, but not limited to installation and or repair of drywall, walls, flooring, ceramic tile cabinetry, countertops, shelving, painting....

Journeyman Body Shop Painter - Swing Shift

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT YOULL DO: As a Journeyman Body Shop Painter, you will perform body work on medium and heavy-duty class 6- 8 trucks, including performing pre/post repair washes, as well as all facets of the painting...

Commercial Painter - Weekend - 4/10 Hour Days

  • New Bremen, OH
  • 16 days ago
  • New Bremen, OH
  • 16 days ago

Operate, clean, and maintain all painting equipment including sprayers, rollers, mixers, compressors, power washers, etc....

Journeyman Body Shop Technician / Painter

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

of parts, installs on new trucks, and other minor repairs as assigned as well as all facets of the painting process including finish matching, painting, mixing, tinting and blending....

Paint Specialist

  • Del Valle, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Del Valle, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with PBE customers to ensure consistent and profitable sales growth. Responsible for color formula lookup and mixing of custom OEM colors....

Painter- Starting at $16.50 per hour

  • Darien Center, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Darien Center, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Operates, cleans, and maintains all painting equipment including brushes, rollers and airless sprayers....

Painter I (6:00am to 6:00pm) B Shift

  • Westmont, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Westmont, IL
  • 13 days ago

As a Painter I you will: Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning and masking Check and prepare paint for use in spray equipment Maintain and adjust spray guns and associated equipment to ensure proper...

Exterior Painter & Painter Helper - Full-Time

  • Buffalo, NY
  • moments ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • moments ago

Were a growing residential painting company looking for a Painter and Painter Helper to join our crew, with a focus on exterior repaints....

Painter

  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • moments ago
  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • moments ago

Position Purpose Responsible for responding to general maintenance requests from both guests and associates. Requests come from all locations of the resort and must be completed in a timely manner...

Painter NCCER Plus 2

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting....

Seasonal Painter

  • Athens, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Athens, TX
  • 10 hours ago

$15.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Henderson County $14.44 - $19.42 Per hour Seasonal Painter GET-A-HANDYMAN Occupation: Painters, Construction and Maintenance Location: Athens...

House rehab, general labor and painter needed

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 hours ago

un House rehab, general labor and painter needed (North county) compensation: TBD by qualification Looking for general labor with extensive painting skill to work on residential ranch house renovation...

Industrial Painter - Ascension Parish - B977

  • Geismar, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Geismar, LA
  • 10 hours ago

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES for - Industrial Painter Must have working knowledge and understanding of industrial painting in a shop environment Operate spray or flow coating equipment or other...

Painter Helper

  • North Platte, NE
  • 10 hours ago
  • North Platte, NE
  • 10 hours ago

We are looking for an individual to join our painting team. Experience is preferred but not a must! Competitive pay and opportunity to grow. Apply today!...

Painter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Drawing for Painters covers the skills that every painter needs. This course addresses the common problems artists encounter. Your instructor, Desiree Holmes Scherini, is an artist and arts...
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Salary for Painter Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.2%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Painters
Less than 1 year
41.2%
10+ years
21.9%
2-4 years
13.0%
1-2 years
12.5%
None
9.6%
4-6 years
1.7%


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