Painter Jobs in California

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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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....

Hiring Apprentice Painters

  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 hours ago

un Hiring Apprentice Painters (San Diego) compensation: $18-20/hr Do you have experience painting? We are looking for several candidates who have residential or commercial painting experience....

Painter

  • Fontana, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities Utilize HVLP spray gun for painting doors. Perform high-quality painting and finishing work. Conduct masking and taping to prepare surfaces for painting....

Painter

  • El Sobrante, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • El Sobrante, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Trim, brush, roll and masking and prep.experience needed. Thank you ... Attention this post is for a Painter to help out with all aspects of the job. I do not need a foreman or a lead guy....

Painters

  • Woodland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodland, CA
  • 1 day ago

Position Available: Experienced Painters Must have 3+ years of experience in residential and/or commercial painting. Strong knowledge of surface prep, Masking, brush and roll techniques....

JOURNEYMAN PAINTER - Must Have 5+ Years of Experience

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Ace Top Quality Painting, a local family-owned painting contractor based in Sonoma County, is looking for EXPERIENCED Journeyman Painters....

Join Our Painting Team Work with Color, Care, and Purpose Transformational Color is a high-quality, heart-centered painting company based in Santa Cruz County....

Maintenance Painter

  • Vandenberg AFB, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vandenberg AFB, CA
  • 1 day ago

To do all kinds of finish painting....

Painter Needed Tennis Court Painting

  • Cedar Ridge, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Ridge, CA
  • 1 day ago

Painter Needed - Tennis Court Painting (Grass Valley, CA) image 1 of 1 compensation: Bid on Contract We're looking for an experienced court painter to apply tennis court coatings and line striping on...

Foremen & Painters/Preppers WANTED - MGH Painting

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 days ago

MGH Painting is looking for Foremen & Painters/"Preppers" to add to our team!...

Painter

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

Requirements: 2 years experience have hand tools own transportation to from jobs masking, caulking, and ladder Paint with Brush and Roller Be able to lift 60lbs Full- time M-F 8am -5pm Paid holidays...

MGH Painting is looking for Painters & Foremen to add to our team

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

MGH Painting is looking for Painters & Foremen to add to our team!...

Scenic Painter

  • La Verne, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • La Verne, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : LA VERNE, CA Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range : $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly Job Shift : Any Description Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled Scenic Painter...

Journeyman Engineer - Painter

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

About the Role: The San Francisco Giants are looking for a full-time Journeyman Engineer-Painter to work in the Building Engineering Department....

Painters Assistant

  • Yuba City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Yuba City, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Operate specialized tools and machinery that fire high powered jets of sand or other abrasives at metal and other similarly hard surfaces Prepares surfaces by masking, grit blasting...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Painter Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters in California 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 in California
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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