painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled painter to prepare and apply finishes to various surfaces. The role requires 2 to 3 years of experience and offers an on-site work environment in Nova Scotia. Ideal candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. Attention to detail and hands-on skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in painting and decorating.
• Ability to perform physically 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 fabric to walls.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

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
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
• Estimate costs and materials

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding