painter and decorator

Government of Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada seeks a painter to prepare and finish surfaces. Responsibilities include mixing paint, applying wallpaper, and estimating costs. Ideal candidates should be physically capable and detail-oriented, with at least 7 months of relevant experience. This is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.

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.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Team player

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 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
• Estimate costs and materials

Additional information – Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player