Sector
Construction
Keyword

Wall Paper Fixer

Wall Paper Decorator

Wall Covering Installer

Interior Decorator

Minimum 10th standard pass

Freshers or up to 2 years of work experience as paper hanger in construction industry

The tasks a Paper Hanger is expected to perform include:

Cutting wall paper to desired lengths

Covering walls and ceilings with wall paper using glue paste or other sticking material

Proficient in selecting wall paper of suitable colour, design and size

Adept at cutting wall paper in suitable lengths

Knowledge of erecting scaffolding or positioning ladder to reach surface to be decorated

Proficient in applying glue on back of wall paper and pasting it on surface to be covered

Adept at trimming edges and running rubber over painted paper to smoothen it

Well-versed with applying sticking material on surface with roller or brush

Proficient in removing old paper, using water, steam machines, or solvents and scrapers

Adept at smoothening rough spots on walls and ceilings, using sandpaper

Well-versed with checking finished wall coverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams

Adept at filling holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections preparatory to covering surfaces

Proficient in measuring surfaces and/or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed

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Manual dexterity

Good vision

Physical flexibility

Detail-oriented

Good arithmetic skills

Ability to work in standing position for long hours

Hardworking and persistent

Time management skills

It needs one to be on their toes

May need to handle a team of assistants

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needsThis job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

Thisjob is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Health risks include standing for long periods of time, working at heights, slips and falls, etc.

Occupational hazards include physical injuries, infection, fatigue, back pain, etc.

For freshers INR 8,000 to INR 12,000 per month

For candidates with 1/2yearsofexperience-INR12,000 to INR 15,000 per month

For candidates withover2years' experience-INR15,000 to INR 20,000 per month

(These figures areindicativeandsubjecttochange)

Overview of Building, Construction and Real Estate Sector in India

Construction Industry plays a major role in the economic growth of a nation and occupies a pivotal position in the nations development plans. Construction industry in India is highly unorganized and employs most labourers, second only to the agriculture sector. Indian construction industry employs more than 45 million people either directly or indirectly and its market size was about7,674 Billion in 2012-13. Out of the total industry market size Infrastructure constitutes 40% and real estate contributes the remaining 60%.

Real estate in India is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors and it is expected to expand at a CAGR of 19 percent in the next five years. Indian real estate sector is valued at4,551 billion in 2012-13 and is projected to reach13,250 billion by 2023. By 2025 the sector is expected to generate employment for more than 17 million individuals in the country. Projected levels of urban and rural housing shortage, expansion plans of offices within Tier-II and Tier-III cities, increasing consumerism in retail sector, growing hospitality infrastructure and tourism will drive the demand for this sector in India.

Indian infrastructure segment is expected to be valued at over4,774 billion by 2017 and8,674 billion by 2023. With over 1000 PPP projects in the country at an estimated project cost of about US$ 97 billion in the pipeline, infrastructure sector in India is poised for tremendous growth momentum in the years ahead.

Thus with rising urbanization, increase in demand for residential and commercial real estate and rising infrastructure expenditure by government, the market value of construction sector in India is projected to expand up to11,954 billion by 2017. It is estimated that sector will employ more than 76 million employees by 2022 an additional creation of 31 million jobs by 2022 out of which 5.44 million jobs will be for profile like painter, Paper Hanger, and other building completion and finishing segments worker.

Self-employed

All real estate and industrial construction companies in India

All retail wall paper distributors across India

Cities across India

Will be updated

ITIs across India

National Academy of Construction Labournet Directorate General of Employment & Training GVT Vocational Training Centre Building and Wood Worker's International

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