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

Also called: 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction

Basic Skills

  • talking to others

Social

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

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

Realistic

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

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

Office suite software

  • Apple iWork
  • Microsoft Office software

Project management software

  • Sage Construction Anywhere
  • Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $36,080

Education

No high school diploma/GED or high school diploma/GED is usually needed.