Painter

Spruce It Up Painting; Gold Coast City; Vor Ort; AUD 75.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Spruce It Up Painting on the Gold Coast is seeking a reliable Painter to join our team for full-time permanent work across residential, commercial and maintenance painting projects. You will perform surface preparation, paint selection and application, and ensure finishes meet client specifications.

The role emphasizes safe work practices, precise finishes and efficient project delivery, with opportunities to contribute to various building surfaces and collaborate with supervisors and clients.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent trade qualification.
• 2–3 years of painting experience in residential, commercial or maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, colour matching and coating systems; safe use of painting tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Good attention to detail, physical fitness and commitment to safety.
• White Card and current driver licence preferred or may be required depending on location.

Aufgaben

• Safely erect ladders, trestles and access equipment and protect nearby surfaces.
• Prepare internal and external surfaces for painting and repair defects.
• Select, mix and prepare paints, stains and finishes to achieve required results.
• Apply paint and finishes using brushes, rollers, spray equipment or other tools.
• Hang wallpaper or decorative coverings where required and ensure a clean finish.
• Inspect work for evenness, durability and compliance with requirements.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, vehicles and work areas.
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks related to painting work.
• Follow job instructions, colour schedules and safety procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors, teammates, and clients to coordinate daily work.

Kenntnisse

Surface preparation

Paint mixing

Colour matching

Coating systems

Tool safety

Independent work

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray equipment

Jobbeschreibung

About the Business

Spruce It Up Painting is seeking a reliable and skilled Painter to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will work through residential, commercial and/or maintenance painting projects, ensuring quality preparation, coating and finishing work is completed safely, efficiently and to client specifications.

About the Position

The Painter will be responsible for preparing surfaces, selecting and applying paints and finishes, protecting surrounding areas, maintaining tools and work areas, and delivering high-quality finishes across building and structure surfaces.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Erect and use ladders, trestles, scaffolding and other access equipment safely, and place drop sheets or protective coverings to prevent paint damage to nearby surfaces.
2. Prepare internal and external surfaces by removing old paint, wallpaper or damaged finishes, repairing minor defects, filling holes and cracks, sanding, smoothing and sealing surfaces prior to painting.
3. Select, match and prepare paint, varnish, stains and other finishes, including mixing colours, pigments and additives to achieve the required finish and texture.
4. Apply paint, varnish, stains, sealers and protective coatings using brushes, rollers, spray equipment and other suitable painting tools.
5. Hang wallpaper or other decorative wall coverings where required, including measuring, matching patterns, trimming edges and ensuring a clean finish.
6. Inspect completed work to ensure surfaces are even, clean, durable and completed according to job requirements, safety standards and client expectations.
7. Clean and maintain painting tools, spray equipment, materials, work vehicles and job sites in a safe and organised condition.
8. Repair or assist with minor maintenance tasks related to painting work, including minor woodwork repairs, patching and basic surface restoration where required.
9. Read and follow job instructions, colour schedules, safety procedures and project specifications.
10. Communicate professionally with supervisors, team members, clients and other trades to coordinate daily work and ensure projects are completed on time.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

1. Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent trade qualification is preferred; however, relevant trade experience may be considered.
2. At least 2 to 3 years of relevant painting experience in residential, commercial or maintenance projects is preferred.
3. Strong knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, colour matching, coating systems and safe use of painting tools and equipment.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining quality standards and meeting project deadlines.
5. Good attention to detail, physical fitness, reliability and commitment to workplace health and safety.
6. White Card and current driver licence are preferred or may be required depending on the work location.

Salary and Employment Conditions

The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis with an annual salary between AUD $75,000 and AUD $85,000, plus superannuation. Final salary will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and relevant industry experience. Standard full-time employment conditions will apply in accordance with Australian workplace laws and applicable employment instruments.