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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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
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Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 776 profiles for Painting Contractors in San Jose, CA
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 CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsIndustrial PaintingPaintsJourneyman Painter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity/Fire safety
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationCrisis InterventionDe-Escalation Techniques+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLead Painter/Foreman
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Paralegal ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFrame CarpentryGeneral Contractor
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCarpentryFrame CarpentryDrywallHandyman ExperienceOwner & Lead Painter
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHASkills
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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