ONET Occupations » 47-2141.00

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Interview, draw out - People (4.15)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.05)
  3. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.75)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.58)
  5. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.58)
  6. Repair - Things (3.54)
  7. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.54)
  8. Set up, assemble - Things (3.54)
  9. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.54)
  10. Construct - Things (3.54)
  11. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.54)
  12. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.53)
  13. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  2. Trunk Strength (3.50)
  3. Gross Body Equilibrium (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.12)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.05)
  3. Cooperation (4.04)
  4. Leadership (3.75)
  5. Initiative (3.74)
  6. Self Control (3.73)
  7. Achievement/Effort (3.66)
  8. Concern for Others (3.58)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.15)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (3.54)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (3.53)
  1. Read Tape Measure (4.15)
  2. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.15)
  3. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.15)
  4. Apply Cleaning Solvents (3.54)
  5. Install Wallpaper, Fabric, Or Billboard Posters (3.54)
  6. Apply Adhesives, Caulking, Sealants, Or Coatings (3.54)
  7. Apply Plaster, Stucco Or Related Material (3.54)
  8. Paint Walls Or Other Structural Surfaces (3.54)
  9. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (3.54)
  10. Repair Cracks, Defects, Or Damage In Installed Building Materials (3.54)
  11. Cut, Shape, Fit, Or Join Wood Or Other Construction Materials (3.54)
  12. Measure, Cut, Or Paste Wall Covering Material (3.54)
  13. Erect Scaffold (3.54)
  14. Remove Finish From Walls Or Related Structures (3.54)
  15. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.54)
  16. Prepare Building Surfaces For Paint, Finishes, Wallpaper, Or Adhesives (3.54)
  17. Cover Surfaces With Masking Tape Or Drop Cloths (3.53)
  18. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.53)
  19. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (3.53)