Painting Contractors for hire in San Jose, CA

Find painting contractors who specialize in residential and commercial spaces, providing services such as interior and exterior painting, surface preparation and color consultation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Jose, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    776

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    8%
    Paints
    7%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    72%
    Bachelor's degree
    10%
    Doctorate
    5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Allied Universal
    • Pure Storage
    • Aerotek
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    75%
    1-2 years
    25%

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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026

Painting Contractor: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $74,097 yearly
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  • Painter

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsIndustrial PaintingPaints
  • Journeyman Painter

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Security/Fire safety

    Sunnyvale, California

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationCrisis InterventionDe-Escalation Techniques+3 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceHeavy Lifting
  • Lead Painter/Foreman

    Santa Clara, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Paralegal ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFrame Carpentry
  • General Contractor

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCarpentryFrame CarpentryDrywallHandyman Experience
  • Owner & Lead Painter

    Santa Clara, California

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHA

    Skills

    LeadershipRoller PaintingPaintsBrush PaintingSpray Guns (Painting, Coating and Spraying Tool)Paint Sprayers

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What's the average time to fill a painting contractor role?

The average time to fill a painting contractor role is 26 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do painting contractors tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a painting contractor include: communication skills, paints and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for painting contractors?

Common licenses or certifications for painting contractors include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to painting contractors?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painting contractors include: finish/cabinet/remodeling contractor, licensed corporate contractor and lead painter/foreman.

What level of education is common for a painting contractor?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a painting contractor in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a painting contractor?

Most painting contractors have 19 years of professional experience.

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