painter

Government of Canada - Western; Oliver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada seeks a dedicated individual for a role focused on painting and wallpapering tasks. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, mixing paints, and advising on materials. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and strong attention to detail. This position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. Physically demanding role requiring safety gear.

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

Reliability

Team player

Flexibility

Ability to distinguish between colours

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

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
• 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