construction painter
Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or protective properties. Building painters are skilled in using brushes, paint rollers and paint sprayers for different applications.
Also called: specialist painter, decorator, commercial painter and decorator, construction painter and decorator, painter (construction), industrial painter, painter and decorator, commercial decorator
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- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
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- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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Essential skills
21- clean painting equipment
- dispose of hazardous waste
- dispose of non-hazardous waste
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect construction supplies
- inspect paintwork
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- paint surfaces
- prepare surface for painting
- protect surfaces during construction work
- remove paint
- sand between coats
- snap chalk line
- transport construction supplies
- types of paint
- use measurement instruments
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
Optional skills
20- advise on construction materials
- answer requests for quotation
- blast surface
- build scaffolding
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- install construction profiles
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- maintain equipment
- maintain work area cleanliness
- mix paint
- monitor stock level
- operate rust proofing spray gun
- order construction supplies
- paint with a paint gun
- process incoming construction supplies
- recognise signs of corrosion
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- use sander
- work in a construction team
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