construction painter

Government of Canada - Central; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is seeking a skilled painter for on-site work in Vaughan. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in painting, including drywall taping and various coating applications. Candidates must be physically capable of the demands of the job, possess their own tools, and be ready to operate in an outdoor and varied environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with drywall taping/patching.
• Equipment experience including brush and spray painting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Physically demanding

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

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

• Equipment and machinery experience
  • Brush painting
  • Conventional spray painting
  • Patterned rollers
  • Roller painting

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Coating/application specialization

• Aggregate painting
• Multi-color finishes
• Paint spraying

Wood finishing specialization

• Graining
• Marbleizing
• Staining
• Glazing

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots