Painting Trades Worker

Labour Support Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragan & Jadranka Trifkovic is seeking an experienced Painting Trades Worker to join their team in Maidstone VIC. The role entails painting interiors and exteriors, surface preparation, and applying various finishes while following work orders and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates will have AQF Certificate III in painting, 12+ months of painting experience in residential or commercial settings, and the ability to work with coatings, primers, and protective finishes.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in painting or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial and residential painting.
• Ability to work from instructions and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel and other finishes to surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces by priming and sealing as required.
• Estimate materials and costs based on measurements and orders.
• Protect surfaces using drop cloths and masking materials.
• Mix colours and finishes to achieve desired results.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for coating and finishing.
• Follow safety and site protection procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Read and interpret work orders from supervisors or homeowners.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to read work orders

Education

AQF Certificate III in painting

Tools

Spray guns

Brushes and rollers

Job description

The Client

Dragan & Jadranka Trifkovic is a reputable residential painting services company located in Maidstone VIC. They now seek an experienced Painting Trades Worker to join their team to service Maidstone VIC and surrounding suburbs.

Dragan & Jadranka Trifkovic is a reputable residential painting services company located in Maidstone VIC. They now seek an experienced Painting Trades Worker to join their team to service Maidstone VIC and surrounding suburbs.

The Role

This is a full time salary with an annual salary set between $80000 - $82000, 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.
• Follow established protection procedures.
• 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

• AQF Certificate III relevant qualifications in painting
• Relevant experience and skillset to perform aforementioned duties
• At least 12 months' experience in commercial and residential painting role in the painting industry in a professional and commercial setting
• At least 12 months' experience in high-performance and protective coatings
• At least 12 months' experience in a wide range of painting techniques, including faux finishes, marbling, graining, and fresco
• At least 12 months' experience in chemical stripping, abrasive blasting, and power washing techniques for surface preparation
• At least 12 months' experience using specialized materials such as waterproofing membranes, epoxy floor systems
• Construction induction card
• 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