painter

Government of Canada - Western; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Canada is seeking a skilled tradesperson to prepare and finish surfaces for painting. The role involves advising consumers on options and requires flexibility for frequent travel. Candidates should have at least a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment with various locations.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work on various locations with frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Advise consumers on wallpaper and paint choices.

Skills

Surface preparation

Paint mixing

Wallpaper application

Consumer advising

Scaffolding erection

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player