Painter
$27/hr
Able to spackle with compound or plaster * Experience working off of a scissor lift or a boom lift is a plus
Painter
$27/hr
Able to spackle with compound or plaster * Experience working off of a scissor lift or a boom lift is a plus
Apartment Painter
Coram, NY · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Repair drywall, spackle holes, and match paint finishes. * Complete basic maintenance tasks including plumbing repairs, fixture replacements, carpentry, appliance repairs, and general handyman work.
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Apartment Painter
Coram, NY · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Repair drywall, spackle holes, and match paint finishes. * Complete basic maintenance tasks including plumbing repairs, fixture replacements, carpentry, appliance repairs, and general handyman work.
Painter
$16 - $18/hr
Prepare and paint surfaces using techniques and tools including, but not limited to, measuring surfaces, applying spackle and plaster, mixing paint, matching paint and using brushes, rollers and ...
Painter
$16 - $18/hr
Prepare and paint surfaces using techniques and tools including, but not limited to, measuring surfaces, applying spackle and plaster, mixing paint, matching paint and using brushes, rollers and ...
Finisher - Richmond
Richmond, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Richmond
Richmond, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Painter
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$27/hr
Able to spackle with compound or plaster * Experience working off of a scissor lift or a boom lift is a plus
Painter
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$27/hr
Able to spackle with compound or plaster * Experience working off of a scissor lift or a boom lift is a plus
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Smithtown, NY · On-site
$50K/yr
Prepare rooms for occupancy, including hanging sheet rock, spackle, painting, and routine maintenance. * Perform basic electrical and structural repairs or installations. * Perform mid-level plumbing ...
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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Smithtown, NY · On-site
$50K/yr
Prepare rooms for occupancy, including hanging sheet rock, spackle, painting, and routine maintenance. * Perform basic electrical and structural repairs or installations. * Perform mid-level plumbing ...
Finisher - Atlanta
Marietta, GA · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Atlanta
Marietta, GA · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Manassas
Kensington, MD · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Manassas
Kensington, MD · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Charleston
Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Charleston
Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Atlanta
Marietta, GA · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Atlanta
Marietta, GA · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Charleston
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Charleston
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - DMV
Kensington, MD · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - DMV
Kensington, MD · On-site
$21 - $28.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Richmond
$20.50 - $27.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Richmond
$20.50 - $27.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Painter
San Marcos, CA · On-site
$21 - $23/hr
Prepare and paint surfaces using techniques and tools including, but not limited to, measuring surfaces, applying spackle and plaster, mixing paint, matching paint, and using brushes, rollers, and ...
Painter
San Marcos, CA · On-site
$21 - $23/hr
Prepare and paint surfaces using techniques and tools including, but not limited to, measuring surfaces, applying spackle and plaster, mixing paint, matching paint, and using brushes, rollers, and ...
Finisher - DMV
$21 - $28.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - DMV
$21 - $28.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Painter
Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site
$15.25 - $21/hr
Prepare and paint surfaces using techniques and tools including, but not limited to, measuring surfaces, applying spackle and plaster, mixing paint, matching paint and using brushes, rollers and ...
Painter
Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site
$15.25 - $21/hr
Prepare and paint surfaces using techniques and tools including, but not limited to, measuring surfaces, applying spackle and plaster, mixing paint, matching paint and using brushes, rollers and ...
Finisher - Manassas
$21 - $28.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Finisher - Manassas
$21 - $28.50/hr
Layering plaster or spackle with trowels to create a flat surface. * Sanding down rough areas on the wall to create a smooth surface. * Skimming the surface with a final layer of plaster in ...
Painter
Grenloch, NJ · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Spackle and paint experience a plus, but entry level applicants will be considered. Own transportation is ideal, but we will consider applicants who are able to meet at the workshop and ride together ...
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Painter
Grenloch, NJ · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Spackle and paint experience a plus, but entry level applicants will be considered. Own transportation is ideal, but we will consider applicants who are able to meet at the workshop and ride together ...
Painter
$16 - $18/hr
Prepare and paint surfaces using techniques and tools including, but not limited to, measuring surfaces, applying spackle and plaster, mixing paint, matching paint and using brushes, rollers and ...
Painter
$16 - $18/hr
Prepare and paint surfaces using techniques and tools including, but not limited to, measuring surfaces, applying spackle and plaster, mixing paint, matching paint and using brushes, rollers and ...
Painter
Grenloch, NJ · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Spackle and paint experience a plus, but entry level applicants will be considered. Own transportation is ideal, but we will consider applicants who are able to meet at the workshop and ride together ...
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Painter
Grenloch, NJ · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Spackle and paint experience a plus, but entry level applicants will be considered. Own transportation is ideal, but we will consider applicants who are able to meet at the workshop and ride together ...
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$12.02 - $13.59
1% of jobs
$13.59 - $15.17
8% of jobs
$15.17 - $16.74
12% of jobs
$17.07 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.74 - $18.31
22% of jobs
The median wage is $19.01 / hr.
$18.31 - $19.89
18% of jobs
$21.43 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.89 - $21.46
15% of jobs
$21.46 - $23.03
9% of jobs
$23.03 - $24.61
8% of jobs
$24.61 - $26.18
3% of jobs
$26.18 - $27.75
3% of jobs
$27.75 - $29.33
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How much do spackle jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for spackle in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a spackle?
A Spackle job involves applying spackling paste or joint compound to repair holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections in walls or ceilings. Spacklers smooth and sand the material to create a seamless finish, preparing surfaces for painting or wallpapering. This job requires attention to detail and skill in using tools like putty knives and sanders. Spackling is commonly done in construction, renovation, and drywall finishing projects.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the spackle position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Spackle, you need proficiency in drywall repair, surface preparation, and finishing techniques, often gained through hands-on experience or vocational training. Familiarity with tools such as putty knives, sanders, joint compound, and safety equipment is essential, and OSHA safety certification is sometimes preferred. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are key soft skills in this trade. These competencies are crucial for producing smooth, high-quality wall finishes and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and safely.
What are the typical work conditions and expectations for a spackle on a daily basis?
As a Spackle, you can expect to work both on residential and commercial sites, often indoors, but sometimes in unfinished spaces that may be dusty or noisy. Your day-to-day responsibilities typically include patching and smoothing walls, ceilings, or other surfaces, sanding, and preparing areas for painting or further finishing. Deadlines can vary based on project scope, so time management and the ability to multitask are important. Many Spackles collaborate closely with painters, drywall installers, and other construction professionals to ensure the final product meets quality standards. The role can be physically demanding and may require standing, lifting, and repetitive movements throughout the workday.
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Chelsea Piers rating
7.0
Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
16th of 59 rated activity centers and activity clubs
Job description
About Chelsea Piers:
At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.
About the Opportunity:
Chelsea Piers is seeking to hire full-time qualified painters who can grow with the company over the next 10 to 15 years. Only qualified candidates should apply.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Complimentary Membership to Chelsea Piers Fitness - Chelseaplus discounts on in-club services.
- Team-Oriented Culture - we win together and support each other every day.
- Pathways for Growth- from hospitality to management, operations, personal training, and beyond.
- Purpose-Driven Work- every day is a chance to help someone feel seen, supported, and successful.
Qualifications
- Seven plus years of painting experience
- Must not be afraid of heights
- Must be able to work without supervision and follow directions
- Ability to get along well with fellow workers
- Able to communicate in the English language
- Able to spackle with compound or plaster
- Experience working off of a scissor lift or a boom lift is a plus
About Chelsea Piers
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Industry
Spectator sports
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
New York, NY, US
Year founded
1995