Painter duties and responsibilities:

• Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects
• Assembling scaffolding as required
• Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint
• Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes
• Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until theyre smooth
• Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them
• Mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications
• Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarps
• Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches
• Estimating time and material costs on painting projects
• Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents and other cleaning aids
• Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments
• Removing and reinstalling fixtures (e..g, doorknobs, electric switch covers) as necessary
• Following safeguards, rules and regulations

Painter skills and qualifications:

• Good color vision and aesthetic instincts
• Attention to detail
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity
• Familiarity with painting tools and materials
• Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule
• Customer service skills, if working with clients
• Collaboration and teamwork, if they work on a crew