Painter Jobs in Florida

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 Helper

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Wastequip is recruiting for a Helper/Cleaner/Finisher in our Lakeland, FL location who cleans, grinds, sands surface of component, finishes raw product prior to painting, and helps set up welding functions...

Experienced Painters Needed!

  • Tampa, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Call ... and start building a better painting career with TQP....

HIRING NOW Full-Time Interior/Exterior Painter (Gainesville, FL)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Position: Professional Painter (Full-Time) Based in Gainesville, FL Pay: Starting DOE painters, with no ceiling for top performers....

Hiring Painters & Painting Crew Project Starts Monday

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 20 hours ago

Hiring Painters & Painting Crew - Project Starts Monday (Daytona Beach) compensation: TBD by the hour or per contract We're looking for skilled painters or a painting crew for a commercial project starting...

Painters Needed - Ex Military/Athletes A Plus $500 bonus

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Our Core Values Teamwork Professionalism Quality Tenacity This Role: Pressure washing, Caulking, Mudwork, Woodfilling, priming, painting. Time tracking through phone tracking app....

Painters Interior / Exteior

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an hourly painter, experienced inteior and exterior. Other remodeling experince would help. Please call for imidiate start in Pinellas....

Painter

  • Penney Farms, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Penney Farms, FL
  • 2 days ago

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is currently seeking a painter for a customer completing residential and commercial painting projects in the Clay CO, Florida area!...

Shop Support (Painter)

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Hiring Painters Subcontract Work (Orlando + Surrounding Areas)

  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

We run a legit painting business and we're looking to partner with experienced painters who are reliable and take pride in their work....

Looking to Hire Exterior Painter with Boom Lift Experience

  • Riverview, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverview, FL
  • 2 days ago

un Looking to Hire Exterior Painter with Boom Lift Experience (Riverview) Bloomindale near 301 compensation: Pay is based on experience I am looking for a painter with Boom lift experience....

Painter I

  • Key Largo, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Key Largo, FL
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Painter IDepartment: EngineeringReports To: Manager/SupervisorFLSA Status: HourlySUMMARYMission Statement: To maximize satisfaction, desirability, value and distinction of Membership in Ocean...

Painter (Painter/Decorator)

  • Brandon, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Brandon, FL
  • 3 days ago

Painter (Painter/Decorator) QUALIFICATIONS Grade 12 education (MB Standards) Journeyman Painter/Decorator status as recognized by the Province of Manitoba Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence...

Maintenance Technician II Painter I FT Evenings

  • Tavares, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tavares, FL
  • 3 days ago

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One Student Loan Repayment Program Career Development Whole Person Wellbeing Resources Mental...

Painter Needed

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 3 days ago

Were seeking an experienced Apartment Painter/Contractor help us meet that goal. Responsibilities: Perform interior painting for apartment units....

Wallpaper Installer Needed Easy One-Wall Half Bath

  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago

Looking for an experienced wallpaper installer for a small, straightforward job one wall only, 5 feet wide by 8 feet tall in a half bath....

Demographic Data for Florida

Moving to Florida? Find some basic demographic data about Florida below.


Local
National
21,536,064
615,315

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Florida

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 Florida 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 Florida
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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