painter

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

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Painter to prepare, clean, and apply finishes to a variety of surfaces. Responsibilities include advising clients on choices and mixing paint. The role requires strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to work outdoors. This position does not allow for remote work.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Hand-eye co-ordination is essential.

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.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.

Skills

Brush painting

Roller painting

Paint spraying

Wallpaper application

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Outdoors
• At heights

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
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience
  • Brush painting
  • Roller painting
• Coating/application specialization
  • Paint spraying
• Wall covering specialization
  • Wallpaper

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Team player