Painter (Construction and Extraction)

Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.

Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.

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.

Polish final coats to specified finishes.

Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.

Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.

Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.

Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.

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.

Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.

Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.

Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.