construction painter

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Toronto is seeking an experienced painter to prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and provide professional advice on wall coverings. The role requires at least 5 years of experience along with skills in drywall patching and paint spraying. Work must be performed on-site, and the candidate should be proficient in various surface applications. This position is essential for maintaining and enhancing the aesthetic quality of government buildings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.
• Experience with surface preparation and various coating techniques.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Surface preparation experience

Drywall taping/patching

Water/hydroblasting

Sandblasters

Paint spraying

Graining

Marbleizing

Staining

Glazing

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

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
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls
• 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

Experience and specialization

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching
• Water/hydroblasting
• Sandblasters

Coating/application specialization

• Paint spraying

Wood finishing specialization

• Graining
• Marbleizing
• Staining
• Glazing