painter

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

Job summary

A government organization in the Greater Sudbury area is seeking skilled individuals for a painting position. Responsibilities include surface preparation, applying paint and wallpaper, and advising clients on finishes. Candidates must have a high school diploma, 1-2 years of experience, and own transportation. Physical capability for demanding tasks is essential, with an emphasis on attention to detail and teamwork.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in painting and wallpapering required.
• Own transportation and valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes before painting.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Measure, cut, and apply wallpaper and fabric.
• Advise consumers on colour and wall covering choices.
• Erect scaffolding and attach rigging for high work.
• Apply paint and finishes to surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Brush painting

Roller painting

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.

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Brush painting
• Roller painting

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Parking available