Painting Trades Worker

Labour Support Group; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

One Touch Painting & Decorating Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Painting Trades Worker to service Lara, VIC and surrounding suburbs. This full-time role offers an annual salary of $78,000+, plus superannuation, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include applying paints and finishes, surface preparation, cost estimation, and ensuring quality finishes. Experience in commercial and residential settings with various coating techniques is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in commercial and residential painting in a professional setting.
• Experience with high-performance and protective coatings is required.
• Experience with faux finishes, marbling, graining, and fresco is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel and other finishes to surfaces using spray guns, brushes or rollers.
• Prepare surfaces by applying primers or sealers for new finishes.
• Estimate material quantities and costs based on measurements and work orders.
• Protect surfaces during painting with drop cloths, tape and masking paper.
• Fill cracks and joints with caulk or putty using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Mix colors and finishes with thinners to achieve desired results.
• Clean surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper and prepare for finishing coats.
• Read work orders or instructions from supervisors to determine requirements.
• Read and interpret job instructions to apply proper finishing techniques.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Ladder work

Finish techniques

Color theory

Protective coatings

Surface preparation

Job description

One Touch Painting & Decorating Pty Ltd is a reputable residential painting services company located in Lara.

They now seek an experienced Painting Trades Worker to join their team to service Lara, VIC and surrounding suburbs.

The Role

This is a full time salary with an annual salary set between $78000, depending on experience plus superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel and other finishes to surfaces using spray guns, brushes or rollers.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal for finish coats.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders.
• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Fill cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Mix and match colours of paint, stain or varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives in order to obtain desired colours and consistencies.
• Clean surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper.
• Polish final coats to specified finishes.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners in order to determine work requirements.
• Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
• Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering or faux finishing.
• Waterproof buildings using water proofers and caulking.
• Maintain correct record and general recordkeeping.
• Clean up the job site after work and return equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Put up scaffolding or setting up ladders to perform tasks above ground level
• Wash surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush
• Apply wallpaper fabrics
• Estimating costs involved and negotiating prices

Requirements

• Relevant experience and skillset to perform aforementioned duties
• At least 1 year experience in commercial and residential painting role in the painting industry in a professional and commercial setting
• At least 1 year experience in high-performance and protective coatings
• At least 1 year experience in a wide range of painting techniques, including faux finishes, marbling, graining, and fresco
• At least 1 year experience in chemical stripping, abrasive blasting, and power washing techniques for surface preparation
• At least 1 year experience using specialized materials such as waterproofing membranes, epoxy floor systems
• Good understanding of colour theory and various finish types
• Physical dexterity to climb ladders, carry heavy equipment and to stand for long periods of time
• Additional tickets, EWP and relevant licenses will be looked upon favourably