Painter & Decorator
Career guide for painters and decorators in Jamaica
Annual Salary
J$700K–J$2.5M
Daily rate or salaried
Roles Available
200+
Active listings
Market Trend
Stable
Consistent demand year-round
200+ painting and decorating roles across Jamaica right now
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Painter's Helper
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Junior Painter
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Painter & Decorator
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Head Painter
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Painting Contractor
HEART/NSTA Trainee
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Apprentice Painter
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Painter & Decorator
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Specialist Finisher
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Self-Employed Contractor
Painter & Decorator
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Interior Finish Specialist
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Site Finishing Supervisor
Salary Range
Avg J$1.4M
J$700K / yearJ$2.5M+ / year
Painters with specialist skills in luxury finishes, textured coatings, or spray application for hotel and commercial projects earn at the top of the range. Self-employed painters managing their own team on NHT housing contracts or resort refurbishment projects in Negril and Ocho Rios can earn J$3M+ per year.
Key Skills
Surface Preparation & Priming
Brush, Roller & Spray Painting
Colour Mixing & Matching
Plastering & Skim Coating
Wallpaper Hanging
Textured & Decorative Finishes
Anti-Mould & Waterproof Coatings
Equipment Maintenance
Paint Estimation
Health & Safety (fumes, ladders)
Education
Minimum Entry
- HEART/NSTA NVQ Level 2 in Painting & Decorating
- Or 2+ years on-the-job training with established painter
- Basic literacy and numeracy for paint mixing and estimation
Preferred Qualifications
- HEART/NSTA NVQ Level 3 — Painting & Decorating
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety Card
- Manufacturer Application Training (Berger, Cabot, DuLux)
Professional Qualifications
- HEART/NSTA NVQ — Painting & Decorating (Level 2 or 3)
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Card
- NCC Craftsman Registration
- Manufacturer Product Certification (Berger Jamaica, Cabot)
- CSEC Technical Drawing (advantageous)
Job Market Trend
StableEvery completed construction project requires painters — from new NHT housing developments to hotel refurbishments and corporate office fitouts. Demand is consistent year-round across Jamaica, with the highest volume of work in Kingston, St. Catherine, and the resort corridor from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios.
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