construction painter

Government of Canada - Central; Barrie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Ontario is seeking a skilled worker for surface preparation and painting tasks. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying various paints and wallpapers, and estimating costs for projects. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience of 2-3 years, as well as specific training such as working at heights. This position requires physical capability and attention to detail, with no remote work options available.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Working at heights training certification is a must.
• Experience in drywall taping and patching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.
• Mix paint to desired color and texture.
• Apply wallpaper and other materials to walls.
• Erect scaffolding and attach rigging.
• Estimate costs and materials for projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Reliability

Initiative

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Multi-ratio pump spraying

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Odours

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Repair cracks and holes
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Multi-ratio pump spraying

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Coating/application specialization

• Multi-color finishes

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Other benefits