Marg Career Library - Construction and Maintenance Painters

Overview:

Brushes, rollers, and spray guns are used to paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces. It's possible to scrape off old paint to prepare the surface for painting. Colors or oils may be mixed to achieve the desired hue or consistency.

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Career Path:

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science, Arts, Commerce, Diploma
Degree/Graduation Courses:	Associate's degree
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	NA

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Job Opportunities:

Bridge painters
Interior painters
Parking line painters
Facilities painters
Traffic line painters

Job Responsibilities:

Cut stencils and apply writing or decorations to surfaces with a brush or a spray can.
Stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or water or abrasive blasting are all options for removing old finishes.
To ensure that finishes adhere correctly, wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough places.
To get desired colours and consistency, mix and match paint, stain, or varnish colours with oil or thinning and drying agents.
Determine job requirements by reading work orders or receiving directions from managers or homeowners.
Based on surface measurements or work orders, calculate the amount of required materials and estimate prices.