Painter and Decorator Career

*A job as a Painter and Decorator falls under the broader career category of Painters, Construction and Maintenance. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Painters, Construction and Maintenance : Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.


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Painters, Construction and Maintenanc Career

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High School Diploma usually needed for this career