Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Painter Helper, Plaster Helper, Plaster Tender
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- 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.
- Erect scaffolding.
- Fill cracks or breaks in surfaces of plaster articles or areas with putty or epoxy compounds.
Technology Skills
- Accounting software:A-Systems JobView
- Office suite software:Apple iWork,Microsoft Office
- Project management software:Construction Software Center EasyEst,Cost estimating software,Evergreen Technology Eagle Bid Estimating,On Center Quick Bid,Sage Construction Anywhere,Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
- Spreadsheet software:Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software:Word processing software
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Performing General Physical Activities:Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Handling and Moving Objects:Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials:Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Detailed Work Activities
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
- Clean equipment or facilities.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
Work Context
- Face-to-Face Discussions:84% responded"Every day"
- Work With Work Group or Team:74% responded"Extremely important"
- Contact With Others:73% responded"Constant contact with others"
- Spend Time Standing:68% responded"Continually or almost continually"
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls:68% responded"Continually or almost continually"
Worker Requirements
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.
- English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 68%Less than a High School Diploma
- 26%High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Arm-Hand Steadiness:The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Extent Flexibility:The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Gross Body Equilibrium:The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
- Manual Dexterity:The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Static Strength:The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Interests
- Realistic:Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Values
- Relationships:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
- Support:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Working Conditions:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Work Styles
- Cooperation:Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Leadership:Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Self-Control:Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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