Painter And Decorator

D.M.Paintworks Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Purpaint is seeking an experienced full-time painter to join our Blackburn, VIC team. The role requires a proven painting background, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

You will handle scaffolding, surface preparation, color matching, wallpaper hanging, and window repairs as needed. Training and long-term opportunities are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III including at least one year of on-the-job training.
• AQF Certificate IV or at least 3 years of relevant experience in the painting field.

Responsibilities

• Erect scaffolding and ladders, place drop sheets to protect areas.
• Prepare surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper, repair woodwork, fill holes, smooth and seal surfaces.
• Select and prepare paints by mixing pigments and thinning additives.
• Apply paints, varnishes and stains with brushes, rollers or sprays.
• Hang wallpaper, match patterns and trim edges.
• Clean equipment and work areas.
• Repair windows and replace glass in frames as needed.

Skills

Painting

Scaffolding

Surface preparation

Color mixing

Painting finishes

Wallpaper hanging

Cleaning and maintenance

Repairs and window glass replacement

Education

AQF Certificate III with 1+ year on-the-job training

AQF Certificate IV

3+ years relevant painting experience

Job description

D.M. Paintworks PTY LTD trading as Purpaint is seeking an experienced and reliable Painter to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will have proven painting experience, a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• erecting scaffolding and ladders, and placing drop sheets to protect adjacent areas from paint splattering
• preparing surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper, fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces
• selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying additives
• applying paints, varnishes and stains to surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprays
• hanging wallpaper, matching patterns and trimming edges
• cleaning equipment and work areas
• may repair windows and replace glass in wooden and metal frames

AQF Certificate III including at least one year of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least 3 years of relevant experience in the relevant position.

Painter and Decorator Blackburn, VIC, AU