painter, construction

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

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is looking for a skilled worker to join their team for surface preparation tasks. The candidate must be capable of working outdoors and handling physically demanding duties, including applying paint and maintaining equipment. A strong attention to detail and the ability to distinguish colours are essential. Applicants should have at least 1-2 years of experience and a valid driver's license, along with transportation. This role is strictly on-site.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation necessary.
• Physically capable of performing demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Erect staging and attach rigging.
• Apply materials and finishes to surfaces.
• Maintain and repair equipment used.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Drywall taping/patching

Water/hydroblasting

Steam cleaning

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Repair and maintain equipment

Experience and specialization Surface preparation experience

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player