- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Trunk Strength, Oral Comprehension, Extent Flexibility, and Visual Color Discrimination. Painters, Construction and Maintenance are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Administration and Management and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Social Perceptiveness.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing General Physical Activities
Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Processing Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Developing and Building Teams
Coaching and Developing Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Trunk Strength
Oral Comprehension
Extent Flexibility
Visual Color Discrimination
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Gross Body Coordination
Control Precision
Visualization
Stamina
Manual Dexterity
Information Ordering
Far Vision
Gross Body Equilibrium
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Selective Attention
Problem Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Depth Perception
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Flexibility of Closure
Time Sharing
Speed of Limb Movement
Perceptual Speed
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Reaction Time
Response Orientation
Number Facility
Auditory Attention
Rate Control
Hearing Sensitivity
Glare Sensitivity
Wrist-Finger Speed
Spatial Orientation
Speed of Closure
Mathematical Reasoning
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Education and Training
Design
Production and Processing
Clerical
Transportation
Economics and Accounting
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Building and Construction
Chemistry
Psychology
Sales and Marketing
Computers and Electronics
Law and Government
Mathematics
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
Foreign Language
Mechanical
Therapy and Counseling
Fine Arts
Communications and Media
Telecommunications
Wages
Nevada
$47,970
Hawaii
$47,710
Illinois
$47,670
Alaska
$46,380
District of Columbia
$46,340
New York
$42,310
Massachusetts
$41,130
Missouri
$40,040
California
$39,750
Ohio
$39,620
Maine
$39,300
New Jersey
$38,360
Connecticut
$37,670
Pennsylvania
$37,360
Colorado
$37,220
Wisconsin
$37,080
Michigan
$36,850
Washington
$36,180
Rhode Island
$35,400
Minnesota
$35,240
Delaware
$35,110
West Virginia
$35,010
Montana
$34,790
Vermont
$34,500
Maryland
$34,330
Iowa
$33,890
Virginia
$33,360
Nebraska
$32,950
Georgia
$32,930
Virgin Islands
$32,860
Wyoming
$32,630
Indiana
$32,320
Louisiana
$32,090
Oregon
$32,060
Kansas
$31,510
Kentucky
$31,170
Arizona
$31,110
Utah
$31,100
New Hampshire
$30,820
Arkansas
$30,790
Idaho
$30,590
Oklahoma
$30,070
North Dakota
$29,970
Tennessee
$29,960
Alabama
$29,840
Florida
$29,750
North Carolina
$29,650
Texas
$29,580
Guam
$28,800
South Carolina
$28,690
South Dakota
$28,640
New Mexico
$28,280
Mississippi
$28,180
Puerto Rico
$17,440
Skills
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Time Management
Operation Monitoring
Management of Personnel Resources
Complex Problem Solving
Speaking
Operation and Control
Mathematics
Active Learning
Quality Control Analysis
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Writing
Negotiation
Systems Analysis
Instructing
Management of Material Resources
Troubleshooting
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Science
Learning Strategies
Technology Design
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Leadership
Initiative
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Persistence
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Freedom to Make Decisions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Telephone
Contact With Others
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Coordinate or Lead Others
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Consequence of Error
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With External Customers
Level of Competition
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Duration of Typical Work Week
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Work Schedules
Degree of Automation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Telephone
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Exposed to Radiation
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
- Importance Supplemental-
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession