painter

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Prince George; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Canada is seeking an experienced painter to prepare and finish surfaces both indoors and outdoors. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include cleaning, repairing surfaces, and applying finishes. This position requires physical stamina and attention to detail, along with a valid driver’s license and own transportation. Benefits include health care coverage and dental plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in painting and surface preparation.
• Knowledge in mixing paints to desired colour and texture.
• Ability to work in various outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

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

5 years or more

Travel

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

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)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits