Tapers Go Back to List Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Accounting software

Tasks
	Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.
	Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
	Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
	Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers.
	Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.
	Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
	Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.
	Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.
	Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
	Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Education & Training   Education:   These occupations usually require a high school diploma.   Related Experience:   Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $77,835.00 $37.42  $28.20  $30.40 - $43.48  Hartford $77,763.00 $37.39  $28.40  $29.56 - $42.95

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   36   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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