Construction Painter
- Transform spaces with vibrant colors and creative finishes.
- Enhance and protect structures, ensuring lasting beauty and durability.
- Master the art of mixing colors for unique, custom designs.
Overview
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.Scoop
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- 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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Having freedom
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Construction Painter
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