Career Starter - Merced County
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
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
Annual Median Wage:
$50,252.80 ($24.16 per hour)
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills
ManaActive Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. ging one's own time and the time of others
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
Knowledge
Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Work Tasks
Prepare surfaces for finishing
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
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