May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces such as walls and billboards. Duties include removing old materials from surface to be papered.
Most employers offer paid vacation, sick leave and medical insurance.
Many offer retirement plans and dental, vision and life insurance. Nearly all painters work in the construction industry. They are usually laid off during periods of damp or rainy weather, as are many other workers in construction. In some areas of California, they may be out of work for three months, or longer, each year because of poor weather. Employment also fall when depends on good economic conditions which boost construction activity.