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Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

Construction and Extraction (47-3014)

Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

At a Glance

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons earns a median of $38,140/yr with +2.3% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates.

Median Annual Wage

$38,140/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+2.3%

Annual Openings

1

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Abilities (6)

Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

3.4
Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

3.4
Static Strength

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

3.4
Trunk Strength

The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

3.4
Extent Flexibility

The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

3.4
Gross Body Equilibrium

The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

3.4

Technology (2)

Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (5)

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

4.0
Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

3.8
Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

3.6
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.5
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.4

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