Painter Jobs in Connecticut

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

  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 hours ago

Job Scope: Roll, Brush, Spray Paint Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior Painting Some Industrial Painting Requirements: Basic Tools for the Trade & Painter's Whites Proper PPE must be worn...

Painter - Entry Level

  • Groton, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Groton, CT
  • 1 day ago

This requirement makes it essential that the Painter maintain a high level of quality. Candidates must be able to sandblast, use pneumatic tools, roll brush and spray paint....

Apprentice Marine Painter

  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Hinckley Yachts is seeking a detail-oriented apprentice painter to join our team in Stamford, CT....

Several Interior Painters for Home Improvement Company Immediate Job

  • East Berlin, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • East Berlin, CT
  • 2 days ago

One day preparing a surface for painting and another installing drywall? Are you self-motivated to make sure the total job gets done well whether working alone or with others in your team?...

Commercial Painter Full Time

  • Milford, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 11 days ago

Commercial Painter - Full Time compensation: 35$/hour employment type: job title: Professional Painter Company: NHV Painters NHV Painters is seeking a skilled and dependable full-time Commercial Painter...

Painters

  • CT
  • 17 days ago
  • CT
  • 17 days ago

PAINTERS NEW ENGLAND CONTRACTOR'S 71 Mill street west hartland compensation: BASED ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE employment type: experience level: senior level job title: PAINTER PAINTERS WITH SPRAYING AND...

Powder Coater Painter

  • Meriden, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 19 days ago

The ideal Powder painter will have prior painting experience or have worked the manufacturing field on a production line....

Aerospace Painter - 2nd Shift

  • Windsor, CT
  • 27 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 27 days ago

Previous painting and/or powder coating experience using handheld spray gun preferred. Detailed masking experience preferred....

Heat Treat / Painter Operator (1st Shift)

  • East Granby, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • East Granby, CT
  • 29 days ago

Your Challenge: Perform a variety of duties to set up and operate vacuum and braze furnaces used in heat-treating aircraft components to meet production schedules, complying with customer...

House Painter

  • Stafford, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stafford, CT
  • 30+ days ago

un House Painter (Stafford Ct.) ACS cleaning & painting co. compensation: $20 per hour employment type: job title: House Painter Looking for a house painter for exterior work....

Painter - Bridgeport, NJ

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Painter The Painter plays a vital role in preparing and painting industrial pumps and accessory equipment, ensuring optimal paint adhesion and overall appearance through the correct use of paint mixtures...

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

  • New Haven, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 45+ days ago

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Painter/Wallpaper Hanger Tech

  • Manchester, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 90+ days ago

EXPERIENCE: At least four years as a journey-level painter in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, both interior and exterior....

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Connecticut

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Painter positions.



Highest Education Level

Painters in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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