painter

Government of Canada - Central; King; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in King, Ontario, is seeking a Paint Finisher. The role involves preparing surfaces, mixing paint, and applying finishes, requiring 2 years of on-site experience. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, team players, and can handle materials weighing up to 45 kg. This is a physical role with no remote options. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• No specific degree or diploma required.
• Willing to travel as part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in walls.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.
• Erect scaffolding and attach rigging for painting.
• Apply paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials for jobs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Tools

Moisture gauges

Sandblasters

Conventional spray painting equipment

Patterned rollers

Rollers

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

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
• Estimate costs and materials

Experience and specialization

• 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