Painter Helpers
On the Job
Painter Helpers assist painters with painting-related duties that require less skill. They may supply tools or clean work areas.
Physical Demands
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
- Clean equipment or facilities.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
- Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
- Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
- Pour materials into or on designated areas.
- Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Working with a group or team.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Working outdoors exposed to weather.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Exposure to high places.
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