construction painter

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Hamilton, Ontario is looking for a skilled painter to perform various tasks including surface preparation, mixing paint, and applying finishes. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, specific safety certifications, and tools such as steel-toed boots. This is an on-site position with physically demanding requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in painting.
• Certificates for working at heights, WHMIS, and fall arrest protection.
• Experience in brush painting and roller painting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages.
• Apply paint and wallpapers to surfaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Underground
• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations
• On-site customer service

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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Brush painting
• Roller painting

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Wood finishing specialization

• Graining
• Marbleizing
• Staining
• Glazing

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots