Paperhangers:

Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces such as walls and billboards. May remove old materials or prepare surfaces to be papered.

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About the Job

Indiana Average Salary
Average Time to Fill 0 days
Typical Education High school equivalency
Typical Experience None
10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) 43
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) -14.74 %

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Skills Profile


Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Following Directions

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Handling and Moving Objects

Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Paint surfaces such as walls
Apply adhesives to construction materials
Sand metal or plastic objects
Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
Prepare surfaces for finishing
Cut wall covering material
Cut flexible flooring material such as carpet, vinyl, or linoleum
Mix chemicals safely according to instructions
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
Cut construction material
Don/Doff construction, extraction, or mining related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Shape construction materials such as wood

Performing General Physical Activities

Remove finish from furniture, walls, or related structures
Repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
Install wallpaper, fabric, or billboard posters
Fit construction materials such as wood
Tape dry wall joints
Join wood or other construction materials
Paste wall covering material
Mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
Trim excess material from installations
Assemble temporary equipment or structures
Erect scaffold on work site
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Climb ladders, scaffolding, and structures to reach work

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Measure wall covering material
Verify levelness, verticality, or alignment of structures, equipment, or materials
Measure work site or construction dimensions
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Estimate construction, extraction, or mining project material requirements
Estimate project material requirements
Estimate project labor requirements
Estimate construction project costs

Equal Opportunity is the Law. (La Igualdad De Oportunidad Es La Ley.)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.