O*NET-SOC 47-2082.00
Tapers
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.Core13530
- Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.Core13531
- Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.Core13537
- Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.Core13534
- Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.Core13533
- Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.Core13535
- Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers.Core13532
- Work on high ceilings, using scaffolding or other tools, such as stilts.Core20788
- Select the correct sealing compound or tape.Core13541
- Countersink nails or screws below surfaces of walls before applying sealing compounds, using hammers or screwdrivers.Core13540
- Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.Core13529
- Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.Core13538
- Apply texturizing compounds or primers to walls or ceilings before final finishing, using trowels, brushes, rollers, or spray guns.Core13542
- Check adhesives to ensure that they will work and will remain durable.Core13543
- Sand rough spots of dried cement between applications of compounds.Core13539
- Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.Core13536
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 8 examples in 4 categories, 2 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Accounting software
- Applied Computer Systems JOBPOWER
- Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology
- Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Project management software
- Construction Software Center EasyEst
- DevWave Estimate Works
- On Center Quick Bid
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Evaluate quality of materials or products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Select construction materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Performing General Physical Activities
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Prepare surfaces for finishing.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Apply adhesives to construction materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Handling and Moving Objects
Install metal structural components.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Drill holes in construction materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.