Painter Job

Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by construction companies, painting contractors and building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer
Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture
Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages
May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings
May provide cost estimates to clients.

Overview
Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
Outdoors
Underground
Confined spaces
Work setting
Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
Repair cracks and holes
Mix paint to desired colour and texture
Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls
Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings
Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging
Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
Estimate costs and materials
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Physically demanding
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)