Painters, Construction and 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.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks16 core, 3 supplemental
- Family
- Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
- Code
- 47-2141.00SOC 2018: 47-2141
What the work is made of
16 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.Core taskTask 11512Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 2. Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.Core taskTask 11511Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 3. Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.Core taskTask 11523Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 4. Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.Core taskTask 11516Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 5. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.Core taskTask 11513Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 6. Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.Core taskTask 11514Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 7. Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.Core taskTask 11517Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 8. Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.Core taskTask 11520Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 9. Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.Core taskTask 11515Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 10. Polish final coats to specified finishes.Core taskTask 11524Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 11. Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.Core taskTask 11519Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 12. Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.Core taskTask 11522Rated by 111 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 13. Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.Core taskTask 11521Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 14. Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.Core taskTask 11518Rated by 110 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 15. Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.Core taskTask 11525Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 16. Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.Core taskTask 11527Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 17. Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.Supplemental taskTask 11526Rated by 108 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 18. Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.Supplemental taskTask 11528Rated by 109 people who do the job, July 2014
- Task 19. Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.Supplemental taskTask 11529Rated by 108 people who do the job, July 2014
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2141
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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