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Tape Float Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Painter

Fort Huachuca, AZ

$17.50 - $24/hr

... Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings. 9. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray guns or paint rollers. 10. Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Apply varnish ...

Painter

Fort Huachuca, AZ · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

... Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings. 9. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray guns or paint rollers. 10. Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Apply varnish ...

Painter

Tigerville, SC · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings. * Select premixed paints or mix required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors. * Paint ...

HVAC Restaurant Maintenance Technician

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

... tape, float, and painting Turnaround and Documentation Complete work orders promptly, prioritizing more critical components Communicate job progress and completion with the Manager on Duty before ...

Paint & Coatings Technician

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

Tape, float, paint, and repair wall finishes and apply texture * Operate, clean, and maintain all painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, electrostatic sprayers, and pumps * Safely ...

HVAC Restaurant Maintenance Technician

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

... tape, float, and painting Turnaround and Documentation · Complete work orders promptly, prioritizing more critical components · Communicate job progress and completion with the Manager on Duty ...

Painter

Fort Huachuca, AZ · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

... Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.9. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray guns or paint rollers.10. Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Apply varnish ...

Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings as instructed. * Select paint to match specified colors. * Paint surfaces using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers, and apply paint with cloth, brush ...

About Float Float Health is building the marketplace for specialty pharmacy. Our mission is to make ... This is a high-autonomy role with low red tape. You'll work directly with customers and internal ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$175K - $230K/yr

About Float Float Health is building the marketplace for specialty pharmacy. Our mission is to make ... This is a high-autonomy role with low red tape. You'll work directly with customers and internal ...

Optometrist, Clinic Float Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optometrist to join our Eye team ... Fax Machine, CRT; and Tape Recorder. TO APPLY: For more information about the position, please ...

Painter

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

Mud, tape, float, and skim sheetrock to a smooth or specified texture. Ability to perform other interior/exterior task, such as framing, hanging sheetrock, setting doors, and minor ceiling grid ...

Painter

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

Mud, tape, float, and skim sheetrock to a smooth or specified texture. Ability to perform other interior/exterior task, such as framing, hanging sheetrock, setting doors, and minor ceiling grid ...

Painter

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$33K - $43K/yr

Performs minor surface repairs, including installing or repairing drywall and competing tape, float, and texture work. * Operate painting and construction related tools and equipment, such as ...

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How much do tape float jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for tape float in the United States is $15.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tape float?

Tape Float jobs involve the process of floating concrete floors using a power float or trowel to achieve a smooth and level finish. Tape Float workers are responsible for ensuring that concrete surfaces are properly leveled, compacted, and prepared for final finishing. They often use specialized equipment and techniques to remove imperfections and create a durable, even surface. This role is essential in construction, particularly in large flooring projects such as warehouses, factories, and commercial buildings. Attention to detail and knowledge of concrete behavior are important skills for this job.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a tape float?

To thrive as a Tape Float (Drywall Taper), you need proficiency in drywall installation, taping, mudding, and sanding, often gained through experience or an apprenticeship. Familiarity with tools like taping knives, mud pans, automatic tapers, and safety equipment is essential. Attention to detail, patience, and strong manual dexterity help ensure seamless finishes and efficient workflow. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality, durable wall surfaces and meeting project timelines in construction settings.

What are common challenges faced by tape float operators in a manufacturing environment, and how can they be addressed?

Tape Float operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, troubleshooting minor equipment malfunctions, and managing the pace of production to meet deadlines. To address these, it’s important to develop strong attention to detail, communicate effectively with maintenance and quality control teams, and stay up to date with standard operating procedures. Regular training and collaboration with peers can also help operators adapt to changes in product specifications or equipment upgrades, ensuring smooth workflow and minimizing downtime.

What is the difference between Tape Float vs Tape Installer?

AspectTape FloatTape Installer
CertificationsTypically requires basic construction or flooring certificationsRequires similar certifications, often including safety and installation licenses
Work EnvironmentIndoor construction sites, flooring projectsIndoor and sometimes outdoor flooring installation sites
Job RolePrepares and smooths surfaces, applies tape for leveling or protectionInstalls tape for flooring, ensuring proper adhesion and placement
Industry UsageConstruction, flooring, renovationFlooring, construction, renovation

While both roles involve tape application, a Tape Float primarily focuses on surface preparation and smoothing, whereas a Tape Installer specializes in applying tape during flooring installation. Understanding these differences helps clarify job expectations and required skills in the construction and flooring industries.

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The Michaels Organization
Real Estate • 1 - 5K employees

$17.50 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


The Michaels Organization rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

104th of 209 rated real estate companies


Job description

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The painter’s main duties will be painting, carpentry, drywall patching, taping, texturing, caulking, interior & exterior painting and general maintenance. The Painter must also exhibit customer service skills, technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize problems before they happen. A painter must understand this is the resident’s home so in the event, a problem should arise, it must be handled in a professional manner.


1. Prioritize and manage your daily workload to ensure successful completion.
2. Work directly with team members in all areas of maintenance with specialized areas in painting.
3. Maintain service records.
4. Maintain your knowledge of policies and procedures and their proper application including efficiency, service, and quality targets.
5. Skilled in maintenance, construction, painting, drywall, and general repair.
6. Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, scraping, and removing old paint.
7. Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, caulk, or other filler.
8. Tape, float, and texture walls and ceilings.
9. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray guns or paint rollers.
10. Apply paint to surfaces including walls, floors, doors, and cabinets. Apply varnish, shellac, enamel, oil, and other finishes.
11. Cover floors, furniture, and trim with drop cloths, tarps, and masking tape to protect surfaces
12. Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
13. Handling planning and prep work in an efficient manner
14. Remove paint splatters when finished.
15. Clean up all equipment, including brushes and spray guns.
16. Other duties could include working in other areas of the maintenance department to provide support
during absences or shortage of staff in other trades or to perform duties associated with light construction projects.
17. Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties
18. outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Facility Maintenance
19. Department.

20. Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and applicable regulations including, but not limited to EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and Freon.

21. Prior multifamily experience.


Required Experience:

• At least 2 years of multifamily/residential experience.
• At least 2 years of painting experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitasking and prioritizing duties.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to present a professional appearance.

Required Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

Required to work in a well-lit, busy, high paced and sometimes noisy area.
Working conditions will be that of the maintenance office at the specific site and may vary from site to site.
Must have the ability to work overtime when required and be flexible regarding available lunchtimes.
May have to perform occasional weekend work if required.

Salary Range Information:

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.


Rewards & Benefits:


We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us.  As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more.  We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. 

  • Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
  • Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome


Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.  To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. 


Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!


$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

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