Painter Jobs in Maryland

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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Signage Spray Painter

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Experience working as a spray painter (Prior experience painting vehicles, Industrial painting or signage preferred.) Excellent hand-eye coordination....

Skilled Industrial Painter - 2nd Shift - $2 Shift Differential

  • Grantsville, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Grantsville, MD
  • 5 days ago

knowledge of industrial painting worksite safety, coatings, and surface preparation or relevant experience preferred Proficient with a variety of paint and painting techniques Proficient with painting...

Painter Apprentice

  • Hancock, MD
  • 19 days ago
  • Hancock, MD
  • 19 days ago

Job Description As a Painter Trainee, you will embark on a comprehensive training program designed to enhance your skills in industrial spray painting....

Industrial Blaster & Painter

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 25 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 25 days ago

Industrial blasting and painting experience required, to include paint mixing and site preparation. Painting of steel experience required. Blasting experience required....

Commercial painter

  • Lutherville Timonium, MD
  • 26 days ago
  • Lutherville Timonium, MD
  • 26 days ago

un Commercial painter compensation: $25.00 Hrly employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Painter Commercial painter,new construction.warehouses car dealerships.hospitals,shopping centers.need...

Painter (US Citizen or Permanent Resident Status)

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 30+ days ago

It is painters who take pride in their work and know how to take care of customers. 360 PAINTING knows your skill is in painting; our skill is finding you projects with qualified customers ready to...

Painter II

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

, brushing off dust, caulking, applying primer or sealer on new surfaces, and removing hardware, masking trims and molding, laying down drop cloths before painting....

Painter II Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

, brushing off dust, caulking, applying primer or sealer on new surfaces, and removing hardware, masking trims and molding, laying down drop cloths before painting....

Facilities Painter - Baltimore, MD

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Surface Preparation and Painting: Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, patching, and priming as necessary to achieve a smooth finish....

Painter

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

This work is performed under general supervision using the tools and techniques of paitning and plastering technology....

Residential Painter

  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 90+ days ago

is responsible for painting interior and exterior surfaces of residential homes The Painter assists in making residential homes move in ready and creating the best possible experience within our residential...

Set Painter

  • Glenarden, MD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Glenarden, MD
  • 90+ days ago

We are looking for someone with experience as a make-up artist or in set design/painting/construction....

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Local
National
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140,318

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland 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 Maryland
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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