Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Hiring! Fortune Painting Services Pty Ltd is a professional painting services company based in Pakenham, Victoria, providing quality painting and decorating services for residential and commercial properties. We are committed to delivering high standards of workmanship, reliable service, and quality finishes while meeting client expectations and maintaining safe working practices.
- Position: Painter
- Salary: $80,000 plus Superannuation
- Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, must be available to work at least 38 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint and wallpaper, cleaning, sanding, filling cracks and holes, and smoothing surfaces to achieve suitable finishes.
- Select, mix, and prepare paints, stains, varnishes, and other coatings to achieve specified colours, textures, and finishes.
- Apply paints, primers, sealers, varnishes, and protective coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Undertake interior and exterior painting works across residential and commercial properties, including new construction, renovation, and repainting projects.
- Measure surfaces and calculate paint quantities and other materials required to complete assigned painting tasks
- Apply wallpaper and decorative finishes, including preparing adhesives, matching patterns, and trimming edges where required.
- Carry out minor surface repairs and prepare timber, plaster, metal, and other surfaces before applying coatings.
- Set up and safely use ladders, scaffolding, and other access equipment in accordance with workplace safety requirements.
- Inspect completed painting works, identify imperfections, and perform necessary touch-ups to ensure quality finishes.
- Clean, maintain, and store painting tools, spray equipment, and materials while keeping work areas safe and organised.
- Follow workplace health and safety (WHS/OH&S) procedures, including the safe handling of paints, chemicals, and potentially hazardous materials.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Minimum Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- At least 1 year of relevant practical experience in residential or commercial painting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in surface preparation, paint mixing, and application techniques using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Sound knowledge of different paint types, coatings, surface materials, and finishing methods.
- Ability to interpret job specifications, follow instructions, and complete painting tasks to required quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Knowledge of WHS/OH&S regulations and safe working practices.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to various project sites as required.