We surveyed 794 construction painters to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical construction painter. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a construction painter?
Low
High
Working as a construction painter typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a construction painter?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a construction painter typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a construction painter?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a construction painter. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for construction painters.
Do construction painters work full-time or part-time?
59% of construction painters work in full-time roles while 41% work part-time.
Is being a construction painter stressful?
Low
High
Construction painters tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a construction painter?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a construction painter.
How competitive is the workplace for construction painters?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for construction painters.
Does being a construction painter require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for construction painters.
Are construction painters allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Construction painters rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do construction painters have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally construction painters will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being a construction painter physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a construction painter requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are construction painters exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Construction painters tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a construction painter require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a construction painter.
Does being a good construction painter require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a construction painter.