painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Oliver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Oliver, Canada is seeking experienced individuals for painting and wallpapering positions. Candidates must have at least 1 year of relevant experience and a high school graduation certificate. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying paints and finishes, and advising customers on wall coverings. Ideal candidates will demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a painting or related role.

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 surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

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

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
• 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 coordination
• 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

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player