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Pathway: Entrepreneurship
Job: Painter
Job Description
Painters apply paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes to buildings and other structures. They choose the right paint or finish for the surface to be covered, taking into account durability, ease of handling, method of application, and customers’ wishes.
Necessary Education
Apprenticeship or informal on-the-job training
Helpful High School Courses
English, Mathematics, Art
Working Conditions
- Can be hazardous and risk injury
- Most work 40 hours a week or less
- Must stand for long periods and do a considerable amount of climbing and bending
- Often work outdoors but seldom in wet, cold, or inclement weather
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$35,340
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wages,
$16.99
Career Ladder Information
- Earnings may be reduced on occasion due to bad weather and the short-term nature of many construction jobs
- The most versatile painters generally are best able to keep working steadily during downturns in the economy
- Job prospects should be good
- Painters may work for contractors or organizations that own or manage large buildings (such as apartment complexes and some schools, hospitals, factories and government agencies), or may be self-employed
- Advancement may involve supervisory duties or estimating jobs
- Many establish their own painting and decorating businesses
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Have good manual dexterity
- Have good color sense
- Have physical stamina
Did you know?
- In addition to craft skills, painters must become familiar with safety and health regulations so that their work is in compliance with the law
Additional Information
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