Painter Jobs in Irvine, CA

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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Skilled Painters Pintores - All Orange County $22-$27 DOE

  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Experience: - Exterior Painting | Pintura de Exteriores - Commercial - Residential complex (HOA) Requirements | Requisitos: - Seven (7) years experience | Siete (7) anos de experiencia - Must know how...

Industrial Painter

  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join a dynamic team where you can hone your skills in both industrial painting and finish carpentry....

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Skilled Painters Pintores - All Orange County $22-$27 DOE

  • Costa Mesa, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Experience: - Exterior Painting | Pintura de Exteriores - Commercial - Residential complex (HOA) Requirements | Requisitos: - Seven (7) years experience | Siete (7) anos de experiencia - Must know how...

Painter

  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Join a dynamic team where you can hone your skills in both industrial painting and finish carpentry....

932-Painting - 5548-932 Maint Painter

  • Laguna Woods, CA (9 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Laguna Woods, CA (9 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago

932-Painting - 5548-932 Maintenance Painter JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to prepare, repaint interior/exterior surfaces of residential buildings and community facilities and perform related...

Painter Prepper

  • Costa Mesa, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Be able to learn how to prep, scrape, sand, mask, tape, putty, caulk, etc....

Skilled Residential House Painter

  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 11 days ago

of residential painting experience....

Painter Foreman & Helper

  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Painter Foreman & Helper (Santa Ana) New World Painting compensation: $20(helper)& up, depends on your skills employment type: job title: Painter/ foreman & helper Please send me your brief work history...

Seeking Journeyman Painter

  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Seeking Journeyman Painter (Orange County) Beach near Ellis compensation: $200- $300 daily Looking for a professional journeyman painter and or an experienced helper to assist painting contractor to...

Painter decorator needed for some gigs

  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 13 days ago

primer, cleaning machines, storing water base paint in an airless paint sprayer over night, masking, understanding tape colors and what they do, have basic painter tools to prep or start collecting...

Painter/Wall Coverer Level 1

  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Engineer Painter with a focus on all property finishes Responsibilities Able to maintain a professional attitude and appearance Assists with preventative maintenance and complete work orders such as...

Painter

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (16 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (16 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities: Apprentice, Journey Level Painters and Painter Helpers....

Painter - Full-Time 1st Shift

  • Lake Forest, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Duties: Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, patching, and priming Apply paint using various techniques, including brushes, rollers, and sprayers Perform touch-up painting and...

Residential Skilled Painter Needed

  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 25 days ago

un Residential Skilled Painter Needed (Anahiem, CA) compensation: Negotiable We're looking for a dependable and experienced residential painter for interior painting at a home in Anaheim....

Demographic Data for Irvine, CA

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Irvine, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters in Irvine, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.8%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Painters in Irvine, CA
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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