Painting Trade Worker

Work Initiatives; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, 38 hours per week

Superannuation

Residential & commercial projects

Friendly, supportive team

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking an experienced painter to cover residential and commercial projects in Bacchus Marsh and surrounding areas. You will prepare surfaces, apply finishes and ensure a high standard of workmanship across interior and exterior surfaces.

The role requires hands-on painting with brushes, rollers and spray, plus strong surface prep knowledge and a White Card. Flexible travel to multiple sites and a reliable team player are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent trade qualification.
• Hands-on painting experience with brush, roller and spray.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and finishing.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Driver licence and ability to travel between job sites.
• Comfortable working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping and filling cracks, holes and joints.
• Remove old paint, coatings and wallpaper where needed.
• Select, mix and match paints and finishes to job specifications and colour schedules.
• Apply primers, undercoats, paints, stains, varnishes and other finishes by brush, roller and spray.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, doors, trims, weatherboards, render and metal.
• Set up and work safely from ladders, trestles, scaffolding and mobile platforms.
• Protect floors, fittings and nearby areas with drop sheets and masking.
• Clean, maintain and store tools and spray equipment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures on every site.
• Work with clients, builders and the team to keep jobs on time and to a high standard.

Skills

Brush and roller painting

Spray painting

Surface preparation

Working at heights

Travel to job sites

Education

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Job description

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping and filling cracks, holes and joints
• Remove old paint, coatings and wallpaper where needed
• Select, mix and match paints and finishes to job specifications and colour schedules
• Apply primers, undercoats, paints, stains, varnishes and other finishes by brush, roller and spray
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces such as walls, ceilings, doors, trims, weatherboards, render and metal
• Set up and work safely from ladders, trestles, scaffolding and mobile platforms
• Protect floors, fittings and nearby areas with drop sheets and masking
• Clean, maintain and store tools and spray equipment
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures on every site
• Work with clients, builders and the team to keep jobs on time and to a high standard

About you

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or an equivalent trade qualification, or at least 1 years of full time experience as a painter
• Hands on experience with brush, roller and spray application
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and finishing
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Driver licence and the ability to travel between job sites
• Comfortable working at heights
• Reliable, careful with detail, and able to work alone or in a team

What we offer

• $80,000 to $90,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience
• Full time, ongoing work (38 hours per week)
• A steady flow of residential and commercial projects
• A friendly, supportive team