painter

Government of Canada - Central; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a skilled Painter in Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate should hold a secondary school graduation certificate and have experience in various painting techniques including brush and spray painting. Responsibilities include surface preparation, mixing paint, and scaffolding erection. Candidates must be attentive to detail and physically capable of handling weights up to 30 lbs. This position requires working on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• Experience in brush painting, conventional spray painting, and roller painting.
• Basic knowledge of using moisture gauges, thermometers, and micron gauges for testing.
• Ability to prepare and repair surfaces including drywall taping and sandblasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.
• Mix paint to desired color and texture.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

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

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Odours

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Repair cracks and holes
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Brush painting
• Conventional spray painting
• Roller painting

Testing equipment experience

• Moisture gauges
• Thermometers
• Dry micron gauges

  Surface preparation experience

  • Drywall taping/patching
  • Sandblasters

  Coating/application specialization

  • Aggregate painting
  • Surface gilding
  • Multi-color finishes
  • Paint spraying

  Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination

  Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

  Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

  Personal suitability

  • Flexibility
  • Team player