Residential House Painter

Kogan People Solutions - Recruiters; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kogan People Solutions is recruiting for a Residential House Painter based in Aintree Rockbank area, servicing Melbourne's western suburbs. This full-time position offers a salary range of $80k-$85k plus super, with ongoing employment and adherence to high standards of workmanship.

Responsibilities include surface preparation, painting, cleanup, and safe handling of materials. Candidates should have at least 1 year of residential painting experience and a valid Cert IV or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in painting or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in residential painting.
• Strong teamwork and time management.
• Knowledge of OHS practices and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces, mix and apply paints to achieve high-quality finishes.
• Protect and decorate interior and exterior surfaces.
• Clean equipment and work areas after painting tasks.
• Prepare surfaces: wash, scrape, sand and smooth prior to painting.
• Install, repair and maintain various interior surfaces and ceilings.
• Operate ladders safely and work at heights as required.
• Identify and safely dispose of paints and related materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Reliability

Education

Cert IV or equivalent

Job description

Residential House Painter (Aintree / Rockbank base)

Kogan People Solutions (recruiters) are working with a well-regarded painting business, based in Aintree Vic, who are seeking a skilled and experienced Residential House Painter to join their team on a full-time ongoing basis. Their team is dedicated to transforming homes with precision, care, and an eye for detail. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and maintaining a positive work environment for our employees.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying paints, and ensuring a flawless finish on all projects. You will work on a variety of residential properties, providing top-notch painting services to their valued clients. The work is across Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Location

Based in Aintree Vic (Rockbank area)

Salary

offered in the range $80k to $85k plus superannuation per annum

Employment is full time and ongoing (so not suitable for sub contractors)

Duties will include:

• Painting to the highest standard of workmanship - surface prep, as well as mixing and matching.


• Working with a deep understanding of OHS practices and requirements, apply protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures.


• Washing, scraping, sanding and/or smoothing interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing or applying other related materials.


• Thoroughly cleaning equipment, paint mixing area and work area.


• Installing, repairing, and maintaining all sorts of internal surfaces, walls to ceilings.


• Competently erect and use apparatus (ladders and planks) to work safely at all heights.


• Identification, safe handling and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous materials.

To successfully apply, you:

• Possess a relevant Cert IV or agreed alternative


• Have a minimum of 1 year’s working experience in the field (preferably more)


• Excellent team skills, patience, and empathy.


• Are prompt and reliable, with excellent time management skills.


• Are eager to secure a full-time salaried position (so this role is not available for sub-contractors)

To be considered, you have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.