painter, construction

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Toronto is hiring a skilled painter to prepare and apply finishes to various surfaces. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and 2–3 years of experience. The role requires attention to detail and ability to work on-site, with no option for remote work. Responsibilities include surface preparation, paint application, and advising consumers on finishes.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Experience in drywall taping/patching.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Brush painting

Conventional spray painting

Roller painting

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work setting: Various locations; Willing to relocate

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
• Estimate costs and materials

Experience and specialization

• Brush painting
• Conventional spray painting
• Roller painting

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Coating/application specialization

• Paint spraying

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)