Painter Jobs in Riverside, 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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Painter

  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Painter is responsible for painting metal bases, steel tube frames, and steel c-channels for our enclosure buildings....

Hiring Now: Experienced Foreman & Journeyman level Commercial Painters

  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Were a growing commercial painting subcontractor operating across Southern California, and were looking for experienced commercial painters to join our team immediately....

Experienced Painters Wanted Full-Time Work with a Growing GC

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We're a reputable and fast-growing general contracting company based in the Inland Empire, and we're looking to add skilled, reliable Painters to our team....

Journeyman Painter

  • Calimesa, CA (18 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Calimesa, CA (18 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Employment type: full-time Experience level: mid-level, minimum of 3-5 years of verifiable experience required Job title: Painter Looking for experienced Journeyman Painter....

$500 Bonus $40hr Handy Mover Cleaner Demo Labor Helper Painter & More

  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago

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Painter

  • Riverside, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 10 days ago

including, but not limited to, washing, dewaxing, patching, plastering, caulking, taping, glazing, repairing, sanding and scraping; removes wall hangings, screws, wall anchors; repairs surfaces, removes...

Lead Painter

  • Riverside, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 15 days ago

including, but not limited to, washing, dewaxing, patching, plastering, caulking, taping, glazing, repairing, sanding and scraping; removes wall hangings, screws, wall anchors; repairs surfaces, removes...

Lead Painter

  • Riverside, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 15 days ago

Reporting to the Skilled Crafts Trades Supervisor in Facilities Services Maintenance department, the Lead Painter performs journey-level work related to preparing and painting walls, ceilings, floors...

Easy Concrete Floor And Wood Patio Paint Job -- Need Painter

  • Skyforest, CA (20 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Skyforest, CA (20 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 16 days ago

We have two areas that need painting: 1) Floor in a small garage area of 127 square feet that is concrete. It needs a primer and then two coats of cement paint....

Electrostatic Painter I

  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Wear gloves with a metal strip on the palm to ground the painter....

Hiring Now: Experienced Commercial Painters Full-Time, Great Pay

  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Corona, CA (13 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 18 days ago

commercial painting subcontractor operating across Southern California, and we're looking for experienced commercial painters to join our team immediately....

Electrostatic Painter II

  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Wear gloves with a metal strip on the palm to ground the painter....

Painter with F.D. Thomas, Inc.

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

surfaces through abrasive blasting, power/hand tooling, and using solvents Erect containments to facilitate coating preparation and application Operate equipment to facilitate abrasive blasting and...

Demographic Data for Riverside, CA

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters in Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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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