ISCO-08 7133 · imputed from its three-digit group
Building structure cleaners
7.5%
ADI · 378th of 433 · 95% interval 1.8–14.9
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 7.5% of the task time of building structure cleaners, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full7.5%
378th of 433 · interval 1.8–14.9
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time11.2%
395th of 433 · interval 7.7–15.6
Evidence66
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.3 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 82.8%L1Augmentation · 9.7%L2Partial delegation · 7.5%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
66 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 2.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 2.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 2.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 20 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Clean equipment and work areas.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 42 min | Physical presence |
| Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 51 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record operational data on specified forms.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.Paperhangers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 22% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Operate lifting or moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.Paperhangers | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.Paperhangers | 1.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place strips or sections of paper on surfaces, aligning section edges and patterns.Paperhangers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.Paperhangers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.Paperhangers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 16 min | Physical presence |
| Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.Paperhangers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 4.5 h | Physical presence |
| Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, or exhaust units to speed the drying of surfaces between coats.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply primer over any repairs made to surfaces.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare for painting.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Sand and apply sealer to properly dried finish.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 42 min | Physical presence |
| Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 7% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water, wiping off any excess adhesive.Paperhangers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 6 min | Physical presence |
| Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.Paperhangers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Buff and wax the finished paintwork.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 28 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections preparatory to covering surfaces.Paperhangers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Smooth rough spots on walls and ceilings, using sandpaper.Paperhangers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Use brush to hand-paint areas in need of retouching or unreachable with a spray gun.Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure surfaces or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.Paperhangers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings to surfaces.Paperhangers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Set up equipment, such as pasteboards and scaffolds.Paperhangers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply thinned glue to waterproof porous surfaces, using brushes, rollers, or pasting machines.Paperhangers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Polish final coats to specified finishes.Painters, Construction and Maintenance · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Remove old paper, using water, steam machines, or solvents and scrapers.Paperhangers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Staple or tack advertising posters onto fences, walls, billboards, or poles.Paperhangers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Mix paste, using paste powder and water, and brush paste onto surfaces.Paperhangers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 2.3 h | Physical presence |
| Remove paint, varnish, dirt, and grease from surfaces, using paint remover and water soda solutions.Paperhangers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.Painters, Construction and Maintenance · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Apply acetic acid to damp plaster to prevent lime from bleeding through paper.Paperhangers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 7.5% | 13 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.045 | 7 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.458 | 5 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 18 | 11 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.022 | 15 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (71)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| House builders 7111 | 77.9 | |
| Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics 7127 | 25.4 | |
| Carpenters and joiners 7115 | 21.9 | |
| Insulation workers 7124 | 20.6 | |
| Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified 7119 | 16.1 | |
| Glaziers 7125 | 12.4 | |
| Plumbers and pipe fitters 7126 | 11.5 | |
| Painters and related workers 7131 | 11.4 | |
| Floor layers and tile setters 7122 | 6.4 | |
| Bricklayers and related workers 7112 | 5.2 | |
| Roofers 7121 | 5.1 | |
| Plasterers 7123 | 4.3 |
Dashed line: building structure cleaners (7.5%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Building structure cleaners (ISCO-08 7133), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7133
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Building structure cleaners (ISCO-08 7133)}
}Machine-readable
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