Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
protect surfaces during construction workuse measurement instrumentsclean painting equipmentdispose of hazardous wastework ergonomicallyfollow health and safety procedures in constructionprepare surface for paintinginterpret 3D planssnap chalk lineremove paintuse safety equipment in constructiontransport construction suppliespaint surfacesfollow safety procedures when working at heightsinspect paintworksand between coatsinspect construction suppliesinterpret 2D planswork safely with chemicalsdispose of non-hazardous wasteuse sanderwork in a construction teamcalculate needs for construction suppliesprocess incoming construction suppliesmix paintbuild scaffoldingmonitor stock levelmaintain work area cleanlinesspaint with a paint gunorder construction supplieskeep personal administrationinstall construction profilesrecognise signs of corrosionoperate rust proofing spray gunblast surfaceadvise on construction materialsmaintain equipmentanswer requests for quotationset up temporary construction site infrastructurekeep records of work progress