Tapers
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
At a Glance
Tapers earns a median of $64,700/yr with +0.1% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Office software, Building and Construction.
$64,700/yr
+0.1%
1
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Knowledge (1)
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Abilities (1)
Technology (2)
Work Activities (4)
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Careers with Overlapping Skills
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Management · 186 shared skills
Order Clerks
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Receptionists and Information Clerks
Office and Administrative Support · 185 shared skills
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
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Carpenters
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