painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Markham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in York Region is seeking applicants for a role involving on-site customer service and painting tasks. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, repairing wall defects, and applying various finishes. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate or equivalent experience. Work must be completed at the physical location with no remote option. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with painting and wall coverings.
• Ability to mix colors and textures accurately.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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