painter

Government of Canada - Central; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated painter to join their team. In this physically demanding role, you will be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying paint and wallpaper, and advising clients on their choices. With a focus on client satisfaction and teamwork, this position offers a great opportunity to showcase your skills in a supportive environment. If you are reliable, flexible, and passionate about your craft, this role is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in painting and surface preparation.
• Strong client focus and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning and sanding.
• Apply paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces.
• Advise clients on colour choices and materials.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Paint sprayer

Scaffolding

Wallpaper

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Location

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

Work Site Environment

• At heights

Work Setting

• Willing to relocate

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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Select appropriate paint or mix paints
• Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes

Experience and Specialization

Surface Preparation Experience

• Drywall taping/patching
• Steam cleaning
• Flame cleaning

Coating/Application Specialization

• Dipping
• Paint spraying

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player