building painter

Government of Canada - Western; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking a skilled painter to prepare and apply finishes to various surfaces. You must have a secondary school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in the field. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential. The position requires physical presence at the work location in Surrey, Canada, with no remote working options available.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Coating/application specialization in fire retardants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Repair cracks and holes
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
• Estimate costs and materials
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required

Experience and specialization

Coating/application specialization

• Fire retardants

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Team player