Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, & Stucco Masons

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Painter Helper, Plaster Helper, Plaster Tender

What they do:
Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
On the job, you would:
  • Clean work areas and equipment.
  • Perform support duties to assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or masons.
  • Apply protective coverings, such as masking tape, to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processes.

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction

Skills

Basic Skills

  • talking to others

Social

  • changing what is done based on other people's actions

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Self Control
  • Achievement/Effort

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Office suite software

  • Apple iWork
  • Microsoft Office software Hot Technology

Project management software

  • Sage Construction Anywhere
  • Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel Hot Technology

Education

Education: (rated 1 of 5)
no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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