Painter Jobs in Georgia

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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Centralized Painter - Greater Atlanta, GA Area

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Strong 2+ years of experience within interior residential painting; custom home painting is a plus High school diploma or equivalent Working knowledge of spray equipment, elevated safety...

Aircraft Painter II (Second Shift)

  • Brunswick, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Brunswick, GA
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities for this Position Position Title: Aircraft Painter II (Second Shift) Date: Aug 7, 2025 Location: Brunswick, GA, US Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Aircraft Painter II (Second...

Paint Specialist

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with PBE customers to ensure consistent and profitable sales growth. Responsible for color formula lookup and mixing of custom OEM colors....

Painter and Paint Prepper

  • Austell, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Austell, GA
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions Prepare equipment, product and assemblies for painting Prime, paint and sandblast materials Assemble and inspect product ensuring work meets company quality standards Maintain conformity...

Looking for interior painters

  • Marietta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Marietta, GA
  • 4 days ago

Looking for interior painters compensation: Quote me your estimate once on job site Looking for some painters to take on jobs I have in and around Atlanta....

Painter

  • Americus, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Americus, GA
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Performs painting duties - 80 Prepares, primes, sands, seals and patches furniture, surfaces, buildings, and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer...

Painter - $22/hr., To $24/hr.,

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago

Painter Job Description Join our team for a six-month assignment to paint newly installed conveyors at a distribution center....

Painter - EARTH MOVING SOLUTIONS

  • Ringgold, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ringgold, GA
  • 5 days ago

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares equipment for painting by removing dirt, rust and paint....

Painter

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago

Ability to bend and reach low places for painting tasks. Experience with spray gun painting is a plus. Why Work Here?...

Industrial Painter

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago

Painter Job Description Join our team for a six-month assignment to paint newly installed conveyors at a distribution center....

Painter

  • Flowery Branch, GA
  • 9 days ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA
  • 9 days ago

Painter (Flowery Branch) Davis Construction compensation: Good compensation. $$ employment type: job title: Professional painter Very good professional painter Principals only....

Senior Maintenance Technician-Painter

  • Augusta, GA
  • 9 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 9 days ago

Knowledge of building safety codes, working with blueprints, drawings, manufacturer's instructions, supplemental details and wood, metals, plastics, cutting, patching, joining, sanding and layout....

Painter- Full-Time

  • Springfield, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Springfield, GA
  • 10 days ago

Repairs sheetrock, caulks windows, and cleans air vents as needed. Implements preventative maintenance measures....

Painter

  • Milledgeville, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Milledgeville, GA
  • 10 days ago

Responsibilities Painting - 50 Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint, using paint remover, scraper, or wire brush. Protect surfaces and finishes during sanding and painting process....

Painter II

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 days ago

Fills nail holes, cracks and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other filler to prepare the surface for painting. Removes lights and other fixtures to prepare the surface for painting....

Demographic Data for Georgia

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


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Painter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Georgia

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 Georgia offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.9%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
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 Georgia
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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