What is a painter supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a painter supervisor

1. Explore painter supervisor education requirements

   Most common painter supervisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   36.9 %

   Bachelor's

   25.9 %

   Associate

   19.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific painter supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	20.55%
   Safety Regulations	19.17%
   Exterior Painting	7.43%
   Respirators	7.27%
   Drywall Repair	4.91%

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3. Complete relevant painter supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New painter supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a painter supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real painter supervisor resumes.

4. Research painter supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage painting crews in both commercial and industrial environments from swing stage to high boom work.
   • Master in drywall, caulking, and coating applications.
   • Apply epoxy primers or sealers to prepare metal surfaces for finish coats.
   • Job duties include supervising crew member, plastering, painting, caulking and keeping a safe clean environment.

5. Prepare your painter supervisor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your painter supervisor resume.

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6. Apply for painter supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a painter supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams