Painter and decorator, Kaipeita me te kaiwhakapaipai whare
Also known as
- Painter decorator, house painter, paperhanger, painter decorator operator, painting contractor, commercial painter, industrial painter
Painters and decorators prepare surfaces and apply paint and wallpaper to walls, doors, windows and other building surfaces.
Duration
1:27 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $35
Most common
$43
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Painters and decorators
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- usually work in homes and commercial buildings and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, dusty and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
- protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage
- smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools
- review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- prepare surfaces for finishing
- apply paint and decorative paint finishes such as glazing or graining
- assemble temporary equipment or structures
- mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
- cut wallpaper, vinyl or backing paper
- hang wallpaper
Practical
Organised
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a painter and decorator and experience may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in painting, decorating and signwriting
- a New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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