painter

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled painter to join their team. This role involves preparing and finishing surfaces for both residential and commercial projects, requiring attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Candidates should have experience working at heights and be familiar with safety protocols. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for craftsmanship, this position offers the opportunity to showcase your skills in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in painting and surface preparation.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean surfaces for painting, including sanding and repairing.
• Apply paint and finishes to various surfaces, both interior and exterior.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Odours
• Interior

Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Repair cracks and holes
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Brush painting
• Roller painting

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Wood finishing specialization

• Staining

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Uniform

Personal suitability

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