Trade Qualified Painter

JLG Painting; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel allowance

Superannuation

Job summary

JLG Painting is seeking an experienced painter to run their side of a project with confidence. You'll work with our existing team, delivering projects from prep through to final coat without supervision.

Jobs typically run for two to three weeks on one site, so there's minimal travel between jobs and steady, consistent work. About you: ability to work independently with high attention to detail for a quality finish, reliable and punctual, current White Card, valid licence and reliable transport;

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently with ownership of the job.
• Current White Card is required.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Spray experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation: sanding, filling, patching, caulking and masking.
• Apply 3-coat paint systems to interiors and exteriors (brush, roller, spray).
• Paint weatherboards, render, fibro, soffits, timber and stained posts.
• Repaints, restorations and new builds.
• Keep sites clean, safe and tidy and communicate with builders/homeowners.
• Manage time/load to keep jobs on schedule.

Skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

White Card

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

We're after an experienced painter who can run their side of a job with confidence. You'll work alongside our current team, delivering projects from prep through to final coat without requiring supervision. Jobs typically run for two to three weeks on one site, so there's minimal travel between jobs and steady, consistent work.

Key responsibilities

• Surface preparation: sanding, filling, patching, caulking and masking
• Applying 3-coat paint systems to interiors and exteriors (brush, roller and spray)
• Painting weatherboards, render, fibro, soffits, timber and stained posts
• Repaints, restorations and new builds
• Keeping sites clean, safe and tidy, and communicating well with builders and homeowners
• Managing your own time and workload to keep jobs on schedule

About you

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of a job
• High attention to detail and a quality finish
• Reliable, punctual and a good team player
• Current White Card
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Spray experience preferred

About us

JLG Painting is a locally owned painting business based in Rockhampton, specialising in residential restorations and new builds for local builders. We're booked well into next year with several large projects coming up, and we're growing the team to keep up.

Hourly rate, fuel allowance + super, depending on experience

Full-time, ongoing position

Consistent stream of work, including large projects through 2027

Room to grow within a business that's expanding