47-2141.00Apprenticeship

Painters, Construction & Maintenance

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.

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Construction and Extraction
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Build Resume

Technology Tools

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Key Tasks

  • 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.
  • Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
  • Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
  • Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
  • Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
  • Polish final coats to specified finishes.
  • Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
  • Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
  • Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
  • Clean tools and equipment, such as brushes and rollers.
  • Hang wallpaper.

Skills

Time Management
50%
Active Listening
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Coordination
47%
Social Perceptiveness
47%
Monitoring
47%
Reading Comprehension
44%
Judgment and Decision Making
44%
Speaking
35%
Service Orientation
35%
Instructing
25%
Mathematics
25%
Persuasion
25%
Operation and Control
25%
Management of Personnel Resources
25%
Active Learning
25%
Writing
25%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Systems Evaluation
25%
Quality Control Analysis
25%
Learning Strategies
25%
Troubleshooting
22%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Systems Analysis
22%
Negotiation
22%
Complex Problem Solving
22%
Equipment Selection
19%
Management of Financial Resources
19%
Repairing
16%
Operations Analysis
16%
Science
13%
Equipment Maintenance
10%
Technology Design
10%
Programming
0%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
54%
Building and Construction
51%
Administration and Management
47%
Public Safety and Security
45%
Chemistry
42%
Education and Training
41%
Transportation
41%
Production and Processing
41%
Mathematics
38%
Mechanical
36%
English Language
36%
Design
30%
Personnel and Human Resources
29%
Psychology
26%
Engineering and Technology
25%
Physics
21%
Communications and Media
17%
Administrative
17%
Fine Arts
17%
Medicine and Dentistry
17%
Telecommunications
17%
Philosophy and Theology
16%
Geography
16%
Law and Government
15%
Sales and Marketing
14%
Economics and Accounting
14%
Biology
14%
Therapy and Counseling
14%
Computers and Electronics
11%
Food Production
10%
History and Archeology
8%
Foreign Language
8%
Sociology and Anthropology
5%

Build a Resume for Painters, Construction & Maintenance

Create a professional, ATS-optimized resume tailored to this career path.

Create Resume

Abilities

Arm-Hand Steadiness
69%
Near Vision
60%
Trunk Strength
53%
Manual Dexterity
53%
Deductive Reasoning
50%
Extent Flexibility
50%
Oral Expression
50%
Oral Comprehension
50%
Multilimb Coordination
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Written Comprehension
50%
Gross Body Equilibrium
50%
Gross Body Coordination
50%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Far Vision
47%
Visualization
47%
Stamina
47%
Speech Recognition
47%
Static Strength
47%
Finger Dexterity
47%
Dynamic Strength
47%
Information Ordering
47%
Selective Attention
47%
Problem Sensitivity
44%
Inductive Reasoning
44%
Control Precision
44%
Category Flexibility
28%
Depth Perception
28%
Time Sharing
28%
Reaction Time
25%
Auditory Attention
25%
Fluency of Ideas
25%
Mathematical Reasoning
25%
Flexibility of Closure
25%
Spatial Orientation
25%
Written Expression
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Response Orientation
25%
Perceptual Speed
25%
Number Facility
25%
Originality
25%
Memorization
22%
Wrist-Finger Speed
22%
Rate Control
22%
Hearing Sensitivity
19%
Sound Localization
19%
Peripheral Vision
19%
Glare Sensitivity
19%
Night Vision
16%
Speed of Limb Movement
16%
Explosive Strength
6%
Dynamic Flexibility
6%

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
88%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
84%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
83%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
79%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
77%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
77%
Training and Teaching Others
76%
Getting Information
74%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
74%
Handling and Moving Objects
73%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
73%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
73%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
72%
Scheduling Work and Activities
69%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
67%
Thinking Creatively
64%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
64%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
60%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
59%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
59%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
58%
Documenting/Recording Information
58%
Assisting and Caring for Others
58%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
57%
Processing Information
54%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
54%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
54%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
49%
Analyzing Data or Information
49%
Controlling Machines and Processes
49%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
49%
Developing and Building Teams
49%
Coaching and Developing Others
43%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
39%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
34%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
30%
Selling or Influencing Others
20%
Performing Administrative Activities
16%
Working with Computers
16%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
16%
Staffing Organizational Units
15%

Work Context

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

99%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

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

95%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

95%

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?

91%

Time Pressure

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

90%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

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

86%

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?

82%

Freedom to Make Decisions

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

82%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

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

79%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

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

78%

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?

78%

Exposed to Contaminants

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

75%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

74%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

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

74%

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?

73%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

71%

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?

71%

Physical Proximity

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

70%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

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

70%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

70%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

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

70%

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?

69%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

67%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

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

63%

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?

62%

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?

58%

Level of Competition

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

58%

E-Mail

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

56%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

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

54%

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?

54%

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?

53%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

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

51%

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%

Conflict Situations

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

50%

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?

50%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

50%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

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

50%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

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

47%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

46%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

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

42%

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?

38%

Consequence of Error

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

37%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

34%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

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

34%

Outdoors, Under Cover

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

34%

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.)

29%

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)?

27%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

25%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

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

17%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

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

14%

Public Speaking

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

13%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

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

10%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

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

10%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

6%

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)?

3%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

2%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

1%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

0%

Post-secondary certificate

0%

Less than high school diploma

0%

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

100

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

39

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,

29

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

9

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.

4

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

0

Work Styles

Dependability
71%
Attention to Detail
63%
Cautiousness
46%
Perseverance
36%
Achievement Orientation
30%
Stress Tolerance
29%
Integrity
27%
Self-Control
25%
Cooperation
21%
Self-Confidence
21%
Adaptability
19%
Optimism
16%
Initiative
13%
Innovation
9%
Sincerity
8%
Intellectual Curiosity
3%

Work Values

Support
50%
Independence
45%
Relationships
39%
Working Conditions
39%
Achievement
33%
Recognition
22%

Ready to pursue a career as Painters, Construction & Maintenance?

Create a professional resume that highlights the right skills and experience for this role.

Build Your Resume Now