47-2142.00 Bright OutlookApprenticeship

Paperhangers

Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces such as walls and billboards. May remove old materials or prepare surfaces to be papered.

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Construction and Extraction
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
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Key Tasks

  • Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
  • Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
  • Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
  • Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
  • Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
  • Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.
  • Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water, wiping off any excess adhesive.
  • Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
  • Place strips or sections of paper on surfaces, aligning section edges and patterns.
  • Measure surfaces or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.
  • Fill holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections preparatory to covering surfaces.
  • Apply sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings to surfaces.
  • Smooth rough spots on walls and ceilings, using sandpaper.
  • Set up equipment, such as pasteboards and scaffolds.
  • Remove old paper, using water, steam machines, or solvents and scrapers.
  • Apply thinned glue to waterproof porous surfaces, using brushes, rollers, or pasting machines.
  • Staple or tack advertising posters onto fences, walls, billboards, or poles.
  • Mix paste, using paste powder and water, and brush paste onto surfaces.
  • Remove paint, varnish, dirt, and grease from surfaces, using paint remover and water soda solutions.
  • Apply acetic acid to damp plaster to prevent lime from bleeding through paper.

Skills

Coordination
50%
Speaking
50%
Active Listening
50%
Time Management
47%
Critical Thinking
47%
Complex Problem Solving
44%
Monitoring
44%
Judgment and Decision Making
44%
Social Perceptiveness
41%
Reading Comprehension
35%
Operation and Control
35%
Operations Monitoring
35%
Service Orientation
35%
Quality Control Analysis
31%
Persuasion
28%
Management of Personnel Resources
28%
Instructing
25%
Mathematics
25%
Troubleshooting
25%
Active Learning
25%
Writing
25%
Negotiation
25%
Learning Strategies
25%
Systems Analysis
16%
Systems Evaluation
16%
Management of Material Resources
13%
Equipment Selection
13%
Operations Analysis
10%
Science
6%
Management of Financial Resources
6%
Technology Design
6%
Installation
3%
Repairing
0%
Programming
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
68%
Building and Construction
64%
Mathematics
57%
Mechanical
51%
Administration and Management
51%
Public Safety and Security
51%
English Language
50%
Design
49%
Education and Training
46%
Sales and Marketing
44%
Production and Processing
43%
Chemistry
41%
Personnel and Human Resources
39%
Engineering and Technology
39%
Economics and Accounting
38%
Administrative
37%
Psychology
34%
Computers and Electronics
29%
Transportation
29%
Law and Government
25%
Geography
23%
Medicine and Dentistry
23%
Physics
21%
Sociology and Anthropology
14%
Communications and Media
12%
Philosophy and Theology
12%
Fine Arts
11%
Biology
10%
Telecommunications
8%
History and Archeology
6%
Foreign Language
6%
Therapy and Counseling
4%
Food Production
0%

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Abilities

Near Vision
66%
Manual Dexterity
66%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
63%
Extent Flexibility
60%
Multilimb Coordination
60%
Finger Dexterity
56%
Trunk Strength
56%
Gross Body Equilibrium
56%
Control Precision
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Oral Comprehension
50%
Far Vision
47%
Speech Clarity
47%
Visualization
47%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Problem Sensitivity
47%
Oral Expression
47%
Inductive Reasoning
47%
Gross Body Coordination
47%
Speech Recognition
44%
Stamina
44%
Selective Attention
44%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Category Flexibility
41%
Static Strength
41%
Perceptual Speed
41%
Depth Perception
38%
Written Comprehension
38%
Dynamic Strength
35%
Time Sharing
35%
Speed of Limb Movement
31%
Written Expression
31%
Flexibility of Closure
28%
Rate Control
25%
Response Orientation
25%
Originality
25%
Auditory Attention
22%
Fluency of Ideas
22%
Mathematical Reasoning
22%
Spatial Orientation
22%
Speed of Closure
22%
Number Facility
22%
Hearing Sensitivity
19%
Glare Sensitivity
19%
Memorization
16%
Reaction Time
16%
Night Vision
16%
Peripheral Vision
16%
Sound Localization
13%
Dynamic Flexibility
6%
Explosive Strength
3%
Wrist-Finger Speed
3%

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
86%
Handling and Moving Objects
77%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
68%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
68%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
62%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
58%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
55%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
51%
Scheduling Work and Activities
49%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
49%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
49%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
49%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
48%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
48%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
48%
Getting Information
46%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
45%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
45%
Training and Teaching Others
42%
Thinking Creatively
41%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
41%
Developing and Building Teams
39%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
38%
Coaching and Developing Others
37%
Controlling Machines and Processes
36%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
36%
Processing Information
34%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
34%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
33%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
32%
Documenting/Recording Information
32%
Assisting and Caring for Others
30%
Selling or Influencing Others
29%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
27%
Performing Administrative Activities
26%
Analyzing Data or Information
23%
Working with Computers
23%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
22%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
17%
Staffing Organizational Units
16%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
14%

Work Context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

89%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

86%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

82%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

81%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

78%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

78%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

77%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

76%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

75%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

74%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

73%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

71%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

71%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

69%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

62%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

60%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

60%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

59%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

56%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

56%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

56%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

54%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

53%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

52%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

52%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

51%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

50%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

48%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

48%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

47%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

46%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

45%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

44%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

44%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

44%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

41%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

39%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

38%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

37%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

36%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

36%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

35%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

33%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

32%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

31%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

27%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

23%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

16%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

14%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

12%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

11%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

9%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

9%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

5%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

5%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

4%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

54%

Less than high school diploma

24%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

82

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

48

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

33

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

9

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

2

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

0

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
75%
Dependability
70%
Cautiousness
37%
Perseverance
31%
Achievement Orientation
26%
Self-Confidence
17%
Self-Control
15%
Integrity
14%
Stress Tolerance
14%
Cooperation
9%
Adaptability
3%
Sincerity
3%
Optimism
1%

Work Values

Relationships
33%
Support
33%
Working Conditions
28%
Achievement
22%
Independence
22%
Recognition
11%

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