construction painter

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

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled painter to prepare and finish surfaces. The ideal candidate has experience working at heights and must be reliable and detail-oriented. Responsibilities include mixing paint, applying coatings, and surface preparation. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions, with a focus on teamwork and attention to detail.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Working at heights training is necessary.
• Experience with equipment and machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials to surfaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Team player

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Conventional spray painting

Roller painting

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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 site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Odours

Work setting

• Various locations

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 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

• Working at heights training

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience

Equipment and machinery experience

• Airless spray equipment
• Brush painting
• Conventional spray painting
• Roller painting

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Coating/application specialization

• Novelty and decorative effects
• Powdered coatings
• Paint spraying

Wall covering specialization

• Wallpaper

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Pension plan