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 - Club Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 17 hours ago

How You'll Shine: As a Painter, you will make dream vacations by providing quality results for our guests by using your painting skills, customer service expertise and guaranteeing each unit and building...

Painter/Body Prep Helper

  • Palmetto, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Palmetto, FL
  • 18 hours ago

Expanding custom work truck up-fitter is hiring Automotive Finish Painters!! Duties include: spray undercoating, caulking, sanding and prepping steel truck bodies for paint; priming and painting....

Professional Painters Wanted

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 18 hours ago

Professional Painter Responsibilities: Selecting the correct tools and paints for projects. Preparing walls and other surfaces before painting....

Professional Painters Wanted

  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 18 hours ago

A-1 Chuck's Painting Inc. is searching for a Professional Painters with great attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to understand and complete projects on time and to budget....

NEED PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL - Painter

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 18 hours ago

Looking to fill one position -NEED Experienced painters 5+ years -NEED to be able to travel Monday to Friday locally and state of Florida depending on job location....

Aircraft Painter

  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 22 hours ago

Senior Aircraft Painter($33/hr) Sand, prepare, and perform touch-up painting of complex designs, and metallic or pearl based paints over large areas....

Lead Aircraft Painter - 2nd shift

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 1 day ago

Knowledgeable in use, cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting equipment....

Aircraft Painter - 2nd shift

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY Aircraft painters oversee aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process including surface preparation, masking, chemicals handling, paint and sealant application....

Aircraft Painter - 1st shift

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY Aircraft painter is in charge of aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process including surface preparation, masking, chemicals handling, paint and sealant application...

Summary Painter performs skilled work at the journeyman level in painting buildings, fixtures and various equipment....

Painter

  • The Villages, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • The Villages, FL
  • 1 day ago

The ideal candidate will have experience in residential, commercial, or industrial painting, and a passion for delivering high-quality finishes....

Painter 1

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 1 day ago

Supervision of OPS painters and trades helpers to accomplish painting and surface preparation campus wide....

Painter

  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 1 day ago

About the role: To repair and maintain the front and back of house by painting and decorating, and carrying out minor glazing and building repairs....

Painter Foreperson- External 09.17.25

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

, i.e., mixers, sprayers, rollers, caulking guns, scrapers, sand blasters, pressure washers, and vehicles. 9....

Looking for Sub-Contractor Painters- 2-4 Man Crews

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 1 day ago

We require our Sub-Contractors to have a valid painters license, drivers license and your own reliable transportation. We require Subs to have their own business and workmans comp insurance....

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
45.1%
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 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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