Painter Jobs in Los Angeles, 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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Taper / Painter / Tappero /Pintor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Commercial company, looking to hire immediately, Taper with some painting Experience, to work in commercial buildings, to do skim coatings remove Wallcoverings, and drywall patching, also some painting...

Painters needed/Se ocupan Pintores

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Need Painters for Commercial & residential jobs, must have own tools & transportation, $ DOE please call ... Jimmy C...

Experienced painter

  • West Covina, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Covina, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Now hiring Experienced Painters for full time position Must have experience in Interior/exterior, residential, commercial....

Painter Automotive Experience

  • Sun Valley, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Proven experience as a professional painter, with a strong background in automotive or industrial painting....

Bilingual Spanish Painter

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Immediate need for a qualified painter with 3 to 5 years of solid painting experience and Bilingual Spanish. Lead the department of 1 -2 staff members....

Commercial Painters Needed

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

If texting, include: Full Name Email Journeyman Painter Lets get you on the right site. Reach out today!...

Painter

  • Commerce, CA (5 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Commerce, CA (5 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago

THE POSITION Under general supervision, provides journey level semi-skilled duties in the painting and maintenance of City properties and infrastructure; properly cleans and prepares surfaces; paints...

Residential Painter

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Additional Skills Residential painting...

Subcontractor Painters Needed Fast Pay, Steady Work

  • Garden Grove, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We're growing fast and need experienced painting subcontractors to help us keep up with demand. This is a partnership....

Painter Professional

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 days ago

To paint single-family homes and ADUs Must have a CA C-33 type Painting License Must have 2-3 more painters and helpers to join him....

Exterior Painter - Fullerton

  • Fullerton, CA (21 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (21 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Full Job Description Job Title: Construction Painter Job Description We are seeking an experienced Exterior Painter with expertise in using a sprayer for projects at Beach Pointe Apartments, Huntington...

Painter (Temporary)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 21 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Mural Painter

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 days ago

_Do you have years of experience painting large-scale advertisements and a desire to keep growing your craft?...

Brush Painter - Full Time

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Knowledge and skills to perform surface preparation for painting (sanding, scraping, cleaning, patching of walls, caulking of dissimilar joints and areas of windows, doors and trim and substrate materials...

Painter

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 25 days ago

painting highly preferred....

Demographic Data for Los Angeles, CA

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Painter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters in Los Angeles, CA 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
0.4%

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