painter

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in New Brunswick is seeking a Painter. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, like lifting up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces for painting, advising clients on color choices, and applying various materials. Must be detail-oriented and a team player. This role is strictly on-site, with no remote work options available.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in painting or wall covering applications is essential.
• Physical ability to handle up to 50 lbs and perform demanding tasks.

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 fabrics.
• Advise consumers on colour choices.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages.
• Apply paint and other finishes to surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

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 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

Additional information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available