painter, construction

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking government organization where your skills in painting and wall covering will be put to great use. This role involves preparing surfaces, mixing paint, and applying finishes to both interior and exterior areas, ensuring high-quality results. You'll be advising clients on color choices and working closely with others to achieve the best outcomes. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy hands-on work in a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to community projects and enhance public spaces.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in painting and wall covering.
• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sand surfaces for painting.
• Mix paint and apply wallpaper to walls.
• Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Location

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

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

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Reliability
• Team player