How do they match: 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.

  • Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
  • Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
  • Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
  • Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
  • Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

  • Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.