painter, construction

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Painting Technician to perform various painting tasks at different locations within the Peel Region. The role involves preparing surfaces, advising clients on choices, and applying finishes, requiring attention to detail and teamwork. The position demands physical stamina and includes outdoor work, with available benefits such as free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Foreground tasks require physical stamina and attention to detail.
• Experience in painting techniques like graining, marbleizing, and staining is essential.
• Ability to work at heights and outdoors is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Erect scaffolding and attach rigging for tasks at heights.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials to surfaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Flexibility

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Brush painting

Conventional spray painting

Roller painting

Sandblasters

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

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
• 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

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Brush painting
• Conventional spray painting
• Roller painting

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching
• Sandblasters

Wood finishing specialization

• Graining
• Marbleizing
• Staining
• Glazing

Wall covering specialization

• Wallpaper
• Vinyl
• Wood veneers

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available