painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Delta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental authority in Delta is seeking experienced Paint Workers. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and extensive knowledge in painting techniques and safety procedures. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, mixing paint, and advising clients on colors. This position is physically demanding and requires candidates to work on-site in various outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in painting or related field.
• Ability to distinguish between colours essential.
• Physically demanding role requiring stamina and strength.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and fabric to walls.
• Advise consumers on colours and wall coverings.
• Erect scaffolding and apply materials to surfaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Client focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

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 site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• 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

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information – Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player