painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Langford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled painter to perform various tasks including preparing surfaces for painting, mixing colours, and applying finishes. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to 2 years of experience. This position requires on-site work in Langford, British Columbia. Candidates should be prepared to work in outdoor and elevated environments.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

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.
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

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
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required