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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Architecture and Construction |
| Indiana Average Salary | $42,720.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 38 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 10 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,148 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.16 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 5,222 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 1.33 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Resource Allocation
Following Directions
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Resource Allocation
Following Directions
Information Gathering
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Prime/Paint vehicle or transportation equipment surfaces
Paint vehicles, structures and objects using spraying equipment
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Paint surfaces such as walls
Sand metal or plastic objects
Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
Prepare surfaces for finishing
Cut wall covering material
Cut flexible flooring material such as carpet, vinyl, or linoleum
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
Mix paint or other finishes according to instructions
Cut construction material
Don/Doff construction, extraction, or mining related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Operate portable hand spray equipment
Shape construction materials such as wood
Paint vehicles, structures and objects using spraying equipment
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Paint surfaces such as walls
Sand metal or plastic objects
Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
Prepare surfaces for finishing
Cut wall covering material
Cut flexible flooring material such as carpet, vinyl, or linoleum
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
Mix paint or other finishes according to instructions
Cut construction material
Don/Doff construction, extraction, or mining related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Operate portable hand spray equipment
Shape construction materials such as wood
Performing General Physical Activities
Remove finish from furniture, walls, or related structures
Apply plaster, stucco, or joint compound mixtures to walls or ceilings
Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage
Repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
Install wallpaper, fabric, or billboard posters
Fit construction materials such as wood
Tape dry wall joints
Join wood or other construction materials
Paste wall covering material
Assemble temporary equipment or structures
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities
Prepare work environment to assure proper ventilation and personal protection
Erect scaffold on work site
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Climb ladders, scaffolding, and structures to reach work
Apply plaster, stucco, or joint compound mixtures to walls or ceilings
Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage
Repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
Install wallpaper, fabric, or billboard posters
Fit construction materials such as wood
Tape dry wall joints
Join wood or other construction materials
Paste wall covering material
Assemble temporary equipment or structures
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities
Prepare work environment to assure proper ventilation and personal protection
Erect scaffold on work site
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Climb ladders, scaffolding, and structures to reach work
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caulking | ||||
| Exterior Painting | ||||
| Recruiting | ||||
| Carpentry | ||||
| Customer Service | ||||
| Residential Painting | ||||
| Masonry | ||||
| Safety Training | ||||
| Hazardous Waste | ||||
| Welding |
