Painter

Kibbi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Ontario is seeking an experienced painter to prepare, prime and finish interior and exterior surfaces, mix paints to spec, apply wallpaper and coatings, and work from scaffolding or swing stages across multiple sites.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of painting experience, the ability to travel to various locations, physical stamina for demanding work, and a commitment to safety, including WHMIS training and working at heights.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation is required.
• 3–5 years of painting experience is expected.
• Willing to relocate and travel as needed.

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 finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Colour vision

Team player

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Brush painting

Conventional spray painting

Multi-ratio pump spraying

Roller painting

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• At heights
• Odours

WORK SETTING

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• Estimate costs and materials

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Working at heights training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Airless spray equipment
• Brush painting
• Conventional spray painting
• Multi-ratio pump spraying
• Roller painting

TESTING EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

• Moisture gauges
• Thermometers
• Wet micron gauges
• Dry micron gauges

SURFACE PREPARATION EXPERIENCE

• Drywall taping/patching
• Water/hydroblasting
• Steam cleaning
• Flame cleaning
• Sandblasters

SPECIALIZATION OR EXPERIENCE

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

COATING/APPLICATION SPECIALIZATION

• Fire retardants
• Surface gilding
• Gas proofing materials
• Urethanes
• Paint spraying

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Driving record check (abstract)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player