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painter, construction

Government of Canada - Western

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton seeks a skilled worker for surface preparation tasks including painting, equipment maintenance, and detailed work in various environments. Candidates must have relevant experience and be able to handle physically demanding roles. A valid driver's license and own transportation are required. This on-site role offers no remote work options.

Qualifications

  • 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
  • Experience in drywall taping/patching, water/hydroblasting, and steam cleaning is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
  • Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.
  • Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
  • Erect scaffolding and swing stages.
  • Apply paint, wallpaper, and materials to surfaces.
  • Repair and maintain equipment.

Skills

Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Scaffolding
Sandblaster
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
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