Ceiling Texture Technician

Empire Envelope; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching

Professional environment

Job summary

Empire Envelope, an established unit serving Alberta, seeks a Ceiling Texture Technician to prepare surfaces and apply Regular, Splatter, and Knock-Down textures on residential sites, ensuring finishes meet quality and safety standards.

You will operate texture equipment, inspect work, maintain records, and coordinate with site supervisors and trades while upholding high craftsmanship and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least 1 year of ceiling texture experience.
• Knowledge of ceiling texture techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean abstract.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working at height.
• Criminal record check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and protect adjacent areas before texture application.
• Prepare materials and apply Regular (Popcorn), Splatter, Knock-Down, and Level 5 finishes.
• Operate and maintain texture equipment and related tools.
• Inspect finished work and perform touch-ups or repairs as needed.
• Maintain records for tracking and billing.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Communicate with site Supervisors, builders, homeowners, and trades.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Prioritize work to meet scope safely.
• Represent Empire Envelope on site.

Skills

Organized

Strong communicator

Active listener

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Class 5 driver’s licence

Scaffold certification (asset)

Job description

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including RRSP matching.
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong reputation for excellence.
• A professional and collaborative work environment.

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Ceiling Texture Technician. You prepare surfaces, operate texture equipment, and apply ceiling texture finishes, including Regular (Popcorn), Splatter, and Knock-Down finishes, in accordance with project specifications. You ensure all work meets Empire Envelope’s quality and safety standards while maintaining effective communication with Site Supervisors, team members, builders, homeowners, and trades.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing work areas and surfaces for ceiling texture application, including protecting adjacent surfaces and ensuring areas are ready for application.
• Preparing materials and apply Regular (Popcorn), Splatter, Knock-Down, and Level 5 finishes in accordance with work orders, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Operating, inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining texture application equipment, compressors, spray equipment, tools, and related equipment.
• Inspecting completed work for quality, consistency, coverage, and finish, and completing required touch-ups, repairs, or deficiency work.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, materials used, site conditions, and other information required for tracking and billing.
• Completing vehicle and equipment inspections as required and promptly reporting any concerns to the appropriate parties.
• Operating safely and maneuvering company vehicles within active residential construction sites while maintaining awareness of site hazards, workers, equipment, vehicles, and surrounding property.
• Communicating effectively with Site Supervisors, managers, builders, homeowners, project representatives, and trades regarding job requirements, progress, deficiencies, and site conditions.
• Following all safety procedures, completing required hazard assessments, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prioritizing and coordinating assigned work to ensure scopes are completed safely and efficiently.
• Upholding and protecting the high-quality standards of Empire Envelope Ltd. and ensuring that all work performed meets or exceeds these standards.
• Representing Empire Envelope when dealing with builders, homeowners, and trades.

As our ideal candidate, you are...

• Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in ceiling texture application or a similar role.
• Knowledge of ceiling texture application techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to identify quality concerns and complete required touch-ups or repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Scaffold certification is considered an asset but is not required.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Comfortable using related tools and equipment.
• Physically able to kneel, crouch, bend, reach, and work overhead as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work from ladders or other approved work platforms as required by the scope of work.
• Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and situational awareness of physical work environment.

Key Values

• Build trusting, productive working relationships.
• Take ownership of decisions and their outcomes.
• Collaborate openly, positively, and respectfully with others.
• Set and achieve clear, measurable goals.
• Commit to continuous learning and personal growth.
• Stay current and proficient in technical skills.

Working Conditions

You work primarily on site during regular business hours. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

Empire Envelope, an established business unit of Qualico, is committed to satisfying customers throughout Alberta as they have been doing already for over 50 years. With operations in Edmonton and Calgary, we service all residential and commercial needs.

Our team is dedicated to being an industry leader and to building long-lasting relationships with customers and their people. We seek to deliver exceptional service, on time and of the highest quality to all our customers. To learn more, .

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.