painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Chestermere; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Chestermere, Alberta is seeking a skilled painter and decorator. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, mixing paint, applying wallpaper, and advising customers. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least a year of relevant experience. This role requires frequent travel to various work locations.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in painting and decorating 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.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Surface preparation

Repair skills

Mixing paint

Wallpaper application

Consumer advice

Scaffolding erection

Cost estimation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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