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Painters, Construction and Maintenance

SOC 47-2141.00

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

Zone 2 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Time Management

3.0

Reading Comprehension

2.9

Monitoring

2.9

Coordination

2.9

Judgment and Decision Making

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Public Safety and Security

3.9

Administration and Management

3.7

English Language

3.6

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Building and Construction

3.4

Education and Training

3.4

Clerical

3.2

Transportation

3.0

Key Tasks

1Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

2Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

3Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

4Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.

5Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

Also Known As

Architectural Coating Finisher Bitumastic Applier Bridge Painter Brush Painter Buildings Painter Calciminer Calker Chipper Colored Liquid Plastic Applier Decorator