painter

Government of Canada - Western; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled painter to join their team. This role involves preparing surfaces, applying paint and wallpaper, and advising clients on color selections. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surface preparation and painting techniques, along with the ability to estimate costs and materials accurately. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality finishes and have the necessary experience, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team focused on excellence in service and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in painting and surface preparation.
• Knowledge of mixing paints and applying wall coverings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean surfaces for painting and apply finishes.
• Repair cracks and holes, and advise on color choices.
• Estimate costs and materials for painting projects.

Skills

Surface preparation

Painting techniques

Wallpaper application

Cost estimation

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

Work Location

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

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