Supporting Programs
Paperhangers
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Top Expected Tasks
Paperhangers
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Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
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Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
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Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
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Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
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Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
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Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.
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Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water, wiping off any excess adhesive.
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Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
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Place strips or sections of paper on surfaces, aligning section edges and patterns.
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Fill holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections preparatory to covering surfaces.
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Measure surfaces or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Paperhangers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Speaking
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Critical Thinking
SKILL
Time Management
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
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