painter

Government of Canada; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a dedicated painter to join their team in Cambridge, Ontario. This role involves preparing surfaces, applying paint, and advising consumers. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate, along with the ability to work in physically demanding conditions. This position is only on-site with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.
• Apply paint and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.

Skills

Hand-eye co-ordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Team player

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Repair cracks and holes
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture
• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player