Painter

Government of Canada - Central; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental entity in Canada is seeking a skilled painter in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The role involves preparing surfaces, mixing paints, applying various finishes, and advising customers on color choices. Candidates must hold a WHMIS Certificate and possess flexibility and teamwork skills. This position requires travel to various locations and provides benefits such as paid gasoline for travels.

Benefits

Travel cost covered

Gasoline paid

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience.
• WHMIS Certificate required.
• Experience with drywall taping and patching is essential.

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 to surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

College or other non-university certificate

Tools

Scaffolding

Paint sprayer

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations
• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

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

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Drywall taping/patching

Coating/application specialization

• Sign painting
• Multi-color finishes
• Dipping
• Paint spraying

Additional information

• Willing to travel

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid