POEA Job Position: Painter

Location: New Zealand

Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.
Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)
Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
Apply varnish and other finishes
Calculate costs and negotiate prices
Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions

Painter