painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a skilled painter to prepare surfaces, mix paints, and apply finishes. Candidates must have 2-3 years of relevant experience and be able to work on-site with physically demanding tasks. A commitment to detail and ability to work in various locations is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Experience in novelty and decorative effects in coating/application.
• Physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials to surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Flexibility

Reliability

Dependability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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
• 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

Experience and specialization Coating/application specialization

• Novelty and decorative effects

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability