Job description Painter near Vancouver (BC)

Find out what work is like for a painter in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112).

Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

Description

Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by construction companies, painting contractors and building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Work week duration

Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
  • Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer
  • Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture
  • Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
  • Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
  • Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages
  • May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings
  • May provide cost estimates to clients.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Making repetitive motions
  • Handling material manually
  • Standing
  • Bending or twisting the body

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Painting contractors
  • Self-employment
  • Building maintenance contractors
  • Construction companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Outside, exposed to weather
  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • High places
  • Indoors, not environmentally controlled
  • Standard safety equipment

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 73112), and a list of similar occupations:

  • construction painter
  • maintenance painter
  • painter
  • painter and decorator
  • painter and decorator apprentice
  • paperhanger

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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