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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/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 ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Waukee, IA · On-site
$19 - $24.25/hr
Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material such as caulk, spackle, etc. * Paint surfaces according to best industry standards using various tools such as brush, roller, sprayer, etc. * Calculate ...
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Waukee, IA · On-site
$19 - $24.25/hr
Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material such as caulk, spackle, etc. * Paint surfaces according to best industry standards using various tools such as brush, roller, sprayer, etc. * Calculate ...
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 ...
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 ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
$18.25 - $23.50/hr
Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material such as caulk, spackle, etc. * Paint surfaces according to best industry standards using various tools such as brush, roller, sprayer, etc. * Calculate ...
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Waterloo, IA · On-site
$18.25 - $23.50/hr
Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material such as caulk, spackle, etc. * Paint surfaces according to best industry standards using various tools such as brush, roller, sprayer, etc. * Calculate ...
Sauk Rapids, MN · On-site
$19.50 - $25/hr
Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material such as caulk, spackle, etc. * Paint surfaces according to best industry standards using various tools such as brush, roller, sprayer, etc. * Calculate ...
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Sauk Rapids, MN · On-site
$19.50 - $25/hr
Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material such as caulk, spackle, etc. * Paint surfaces according to best industry standards using various tools such as brush, roller, sprayer, etc. * Calculate ...
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$27 - $36/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 ...
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Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$27 - $36/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 ...
$18.75 - $24.50/hr
Additionally, you will fill joints between panels and cover nail and screw holes with spackle using a trowel. Minimum qualifications: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to ...
$18.75 - $24.50/hr
Additionally, you will fill joints between panels and cover nail and screw holes with spackle using a trowel. Minimum qualifications: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to ...
Bohemia, NY · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Spackle and painting of interior surfaces. * Mow and edge lawns. Maintain lawn sprinkler systems. Trim shrubs and tree branches. Remove accumulated snow from walks and driveways. * Power washing of ...
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Bohemia, NY · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Spackle and painting of interior surfaces. * Mow and edge lawns. Maintain lawn sprinkler systems. Trim shrubs and tree branches. Remove accumulated snow from walks and driveways. * Power washing of ...
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$27 - $36/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 ...
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Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$27 - $36/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 ...
Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site
$16/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 ...
Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site
$16/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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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 ...
$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
2% of jobs
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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.
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.
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.

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501 - 1,000 Employees
New York, NY, US
1995