Painter Jobs in Washington

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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Residential House Painter $28 - $35 DOE

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 hours ago

(Seattle, WA) Hourly Wage - $28 - $35 DOE Eagle Eye Painting is looking for a quality lead painter and an experienced journeyman painter to join our dedicated team....

Painter Preppers Wanted

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Skills in caulking, spackling, sanding, masking, taping, and painting. A positive attitude and good teamwork. Reliable transportation to job sites in King County....

Experienced Painters for high end painting company!

  • Vashon, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Vashon, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Looking for experienced Painters! Level- 5-6 years of painting exterior/interior/cabinetry....

Temporary Painter/Maintenance Tech II

  • Yakima, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 1 day ago

The Painter/Maintenance Tech II performs skilled work in drywall repair, patching and texture matching, and painting....

HIRING Painters! Benefits and Year-Round Work

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Sound Painting Solutions is a millennial-owned, West Seattle-based painting contractor, seeking experienced painters. We are a mostly residential company, but we also take on commercial jobs....

Painter Journeyman with Petrochem

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago

Petrochem is currently seeking: Journeyman Painter **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Painter will apply paints and coatings to a variety of surfaces including: Drywall, concrete and steel....

General Labor Painters

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Participate in beginner-level painting tasks to enhance the aesthetic of the building. Handle various handyman tasks as needed to ensure project completion. What's Needed?...

Hplv Industrial Painter

  • Cheney, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cheney, WA
  • 2 days ago

Spherion Staffing is looking to fill an experienced HPLV Industrial Painter for a well established manufacturing company in Cheney WA....

Painter

  • Chelan, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Chelan, WA
  • 3 days ago

Hiring Commercial Painters to Start ASAP! Job Description We are seeking a skilled painter to assist with painting and take a leading role on a commercial project....

Seasonal Maintenance/Painter

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Seasonal Maintenance/Painter FLSA Status: Nonexempt Months Per Year: 9 Employment Status: Part-Time Work Model: N/A (Faculty or Temps) Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive...

Great Opportunity for Experienced Painters

  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 days ago

We specialize in new residential painting, both single and multi-family, and our shop is conveniently located in the Spokane Valley....

Interior Painter

  • Des Moines, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA
  • 4 days ago

Interior Painter (Des Moines) 1st Pl S compensation: Experience Seeking experienced painter for some pickup interior painting/touch up work in newly built home....

Hiring Painters/Pintores! Join the Team

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

With over 20 years of experience painting in the neighborhood, we stay busy year-round....

Painter Needed!

  • Spokane, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 5 days ago

Professional Painter Wanted Must Know Which End of the Brush to Use ($20$50/hr) Like, Subscribe, and Bring Your Ladder Do you paint stuff? Like... walls?...

Journeyman Painter Needed

  • Snohomish, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Snohomish, WA
  • 5 days ago

Masking, sanding and caulking. Level 5 drywall painting, spray millwork packages.!! Full time, start as soon as possible. We are a fun crew to work with:) Pay D.O.E!!!...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Painter Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Painters in Washington 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 Washington
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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