painter, construction

Government of Canada - Western; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Canada is seeking a skilled painter to work on various surfaces and prepare them for finish. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in painting, a secondary education, and the ability to work physically demanding tasks outdoors. Responsibilities include mixing paint, applying various finishes, and advising clients on selections.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in painting and surface preparation.
• Attention to detail and ability to distinguish colors.
• Physically demanding role involving bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials to surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Brush painting

Conventional spray painting

Roller painting

Pressure washers

Drywall taping/patching

Water/hydroblasting

Sandblasters

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Odours

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Clean and prepare surfaces

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience
  • Brush painting
  • Conventional spray painting
  • Roller painting
  • Pressure washers
• Surface preparation experience
  • Drywall taping/patching
  • Water/hydroblasting
  • Sandblasters

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
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player