painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; King; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Ontario is seeking a skilled painter to prepare and apply finishes to various surfaces. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience and must work on-site. Key responsibilities include surface preparation, paint mixing, and application. This role requires physical strength and attention to detail, with a focus on quality and safety in execution.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in painting.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to handle weights up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Mix paint to desired color and texture.
• Apply paint, wallpaper, and other materials to surfaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colors

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Brushes

Spray painting equipment

Sandblasters

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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

• 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
• Estimate costs and materials

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brush painting
• Conventional spray painting
• Patterned rollers
• Roller painting

Testing equipment experience

• Moisture gauges

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching
• Water/hydroblasting
• Steam cleaning
• Sandblasters

Coating/application specialization

• Sign painting
• Novelty and decorative effects
• Multi-color finishes
• Dipping
• Paint spraying

Wood finishing specialization

• Staining
• Glazing

Wall covering specialization

• Wallpaper

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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