Painters, Construction and Maintenance
SOC Code: 47-2141
Painters, Construction and Maintenances cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 94.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Active Listening, Critical Thinking.
AI-Proof Score: 94.3 — Very High
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Median Salary
$48,660
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Job Growth
3.8%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Time Management
- •Coordination
- •Social Perceptiveness
- •Monitoring
- •Reading Comprehension
Common Tasks
- ✓Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- ✓Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- ✓Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
- ✓Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- ✓Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation