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.

• Coating Finisher, Architectural
• Painter
• Painter Apprentice, Shipyard
• Painter, Shipyard
• Painter, Stage Settings

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, and/or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Bake finishes on painted and enameled articles, using baking ovens.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders.
• Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Cut stencils, and brush and spray lettering and decorations on surfaces.
• Erect scaffolding and swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives in order to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
• Polish final coats to specified finishes.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners in order to determine work requirements.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.
• Select and purchase tools and finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and/or sanding machines.
• Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
• Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
• Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers and caulking.

• adhere to safety procedures
• apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• apply cleaning solvents
• apply plaster, stucco or related material
• climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
• cover surfaces with masking tape or drop cloths
• cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• distinguish colors
• erect scaffold
• estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• install wallpaper, fabric, or billboard posters
• measure, cut, or paste wall covering material
• mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
• move or fit heavy objects
• obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
• paint walls or other structural surfaces
• perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
• prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
• read tape measure
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• remove finish from walls or related structures
• repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
• use hand or power tools
• use hazardous materials information
• use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use spray paint equipment