Commercial Painting Jobs

Answer 1

Commercial painting is a very big industry in many developed and developing countries. The demand for good painters is really very high, but in the initial stages it’s difficult to make a cut through, because you are required to bid for a contract and the payments are low given the high rate of competition. However once you have firmly established yourself in this domain and have proved your skill and expertise, getting contracts becomes easy.

Let us now discuss about the various aspects of this job and the required qualities which can help you to get a foothold in this domain.

Job description: Commercial painters are of two types, they can be self employed or can work under the contract of a painting company. Their main job is to apply paints to the external and internal surfaces of the building, using rollers, brushes or power spray equipments. Besides just painting they also undertake various duties like cleaning surfaces, removing wallpapers and repairing cracks in the wall.

Training: Commercial painters are mostly given on the job training. They learn different skills like varnishing, and painting over the period of time during their job course. However they are expected to have some basic qualities like the ability to read text, ability to use documents and computers and last but not the least good communication skills.

Compensation: Like any other job compensation varies from person to person and depends on the level of expertise and experience. On an average the average compensation of a painter in USA is somewhere in between $28,931 to $43,240. They are paid at an hourly rate of $12.87 and $17.68. Rates also vary depending on weather you are working on an individual basis or with an organization. Generally independent workers earn more than employees of a company

Where to find a painting job or Contract: Making a foothold into the industry is not easy. So for fresher’s it’s advisable that you start your career with a painting company as an employee. As you increase your level of expertise you ca n bid for various jobs which are posted on various online forums or job sites. Also personal reference comes in handy if you are a well known worker and have good work experience

When you are applying for a job as an employee with a company, make sure that you present yourself well in your resume. Mention your key expertise and the job profiles that you have handled till date. Sine painting jobs involves the usage of various tools and equipments, mention them in your “skills” section. Very often employers look for people who are willing to travel to fulfill their requirements. So if you don’t have any inhibitions in travelling do mention that in your resume. Other information’s like affiliations and qualifications should also be listed down neatly in your resume. A well presented and well written resume is your gateway to success which can establish you as a successful commercial painter in the long run.