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

Painter Helper
Plaster Helper
Plaster Tender

What is a Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons?

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons assist skilled tradespeople in various tasks related to the application of paint, wallpaper, plaster, stucco, and similar materials in the construction and renovation of buildings. These helpers typically work under the supervision of experienced professionals, learning the trade while performing fundamental support tasks. Their responsibilities may include preparing surfaces for painting or plastering, mixing paint and other materials, loading and unloading tools and equipment, and ensuring that workspaces are clean and organized. They may also assist in measuring and cutting materials to size, applying adhesives, and performing minor repairs. This position usually requires physical dexterity, strength, and an understanding of safety procedures, making these helpers crucial to the successful completion of projects in residential, commercial, or industrial settings.

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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

  • Office suite software
    • Apple iWork
    • Microsoft Office software
  • Project management software
    • Construction Software Center EasyEst
    • Evergreen Technology Eagle Bid Estimating
    • Sage Construction Anywhere
    • Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
  • Spreadsheet software
    • Microsoft Excel
  • Accounting software
    • A-Systems JobView
  • Word processing software

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.

Skills

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?

  • Less than high school diploma
    68 %
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26 %

    or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate

  • Post-secondary certificate
    4 %

    Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)

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

  • Clean equipment or facilities.
  • Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
  • Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
  • Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

Work Interests

  • Realistic

    Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

  • Conventional

    Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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Job Outlook

Projected salary and job growth

$29060.0 - $50750.0

New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average

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