Building Painter

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Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

A craftsman who applies paint to the exterior and interior walls of buildings to maintain aesthetics and provide protective functions such as waterproofing and rust prevention.

Description

Building painters target architectural structures such as office buildings and commercial facilities, performing scaffolding installation, base preparation via high-pressure washing, painting operations including undercoating, mid-coating, and topcoating, finishing, and cleaning. They appropriately select paint types and application methods to enhance weather resistance and waterproofing, while also being required to incorporate aesthetic color designs. They accurately execute high-altitude work while wearing safety equipment and assessing conditions such as weather, temperature, and humidity. They comply with site-specific construction specifications and legal regulations, collaborating with teams to manage schedules.

Future Outlook

Stable demand is expected due to increasing needs for building deterioration countermeasures and renovations. While challenges exist such as labor shortages and skill inheritance, advancements in IoT-based painting quality management and labor-saving technologies are likely.

Personality Traits

Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Long-term Construction / On-site Work / Outdoor High-altitude Work / Prime and Subcontractor / Team Work

Career Path

Apprentice (Apprentice Painter) → Craftsman (Painter) → Master (Team Leader) → Independent/Self-employed → Painting Shop Management

Required Skills

Airless Spray Operation / Finishing Processing / High-pressure Washing Base Preparation / Painting Techniques / Scaffolding Assembly and Dismantling

Recommended Skills

CAD Operation / Dangerous Goods Handler Class B Category 4 / High-Place Work Vehicle Operation / Waterproofing Work

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy To prevent uneven coating or missed areas.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to prolonged high-altitude work and carrying heavy materials.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Primarily simple calculations such as area estimation; no need for advanced mathematical analysis.

Related Qualifications

  • First-Class Architectural Painting Technician
  • High-Place Work Vehicle Driving Skill Training
  • Organic Solvent Work Supervisor
  • Scaffolding Assembly Work Supervisor
  • Second-Class Architectural Painting Technician

Aliases

  • Architectural Painter
  • Exterior Wall Painter

Related Jobs

  • Interior Finisher
  • Scaffolder
  • Waterproof Worker

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