Occupation information for Painters, Construction and Maintenance District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• 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.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
• Polish final coats to specified finishes.

Tools:

• Hand sprayers
• Manlift or personnel lift
• Paint sprayers
• Power sanders
• Pressure or steam cleaners

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Project management software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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