painter, construction

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a physically demanding role in painting and surface preparation. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work in various outdoor settings, including heights and confined spaces. You will be responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing paints, and applying finishes to both interior and exterior surfaces. If you enjoy hands-on work and thrive in a team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a visible impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and surface preparation is an asset.
• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean surfaces for painting and apply finishes.
• Repair cracks and holes, and advise on color choices.
• Erect scaffolding and apply paint and wallpaper.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview:

Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

Experience an asset

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
• Odours

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

Additional information:

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player