Painter & Decorator

University of New Brunswick; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton seeks a Painter & Decorator to perform skilled maintenance on campus. You will apply finishes, prepare surfaces, and ensure work meets safety standards.

You may work alone or on a crew, erect scaffolding, read drawings, mix paints, and supervise helpers as required. A valid New Brunswick painter license is required.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson painter/decorator licence required.
• Familiar with NB Building Code and Health & Safety Act.
• Experience in maintenance painting preferred.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Work as a painter and decorator alone or with a crew on maintenance/construction.
• Apply finishes to interior/exterior surfaces with brushes, rollers, spray equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for painting/redecorating and mix paints as needed.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders to safety standards for work at heights.
• Read drawings and interpret diagrams to guide work.
• Supervise trades helpers as required and manage materials.

Skills

Painting

Decorating

Safety compliance

Scaffolding

Reading drawings

Supervising helpers

Education

Journeyperson Painter & Decorator licence

Tools

Brushes & rollers

Spray gun

Scaffolding equipment

Job description

Closing Date: October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Capital Planning & Operations

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

What We Offer

Full-Time | (3 Year) Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions

• The nature of the work will vary, depending on the task, and may be in or outdoors under varying conditions.
• The work may involve working at high levels from scaffolding, ladders, or mechanical lifts.
• Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the trade including the ability, on occasion, to lift heavy objects, and work from ladders or in cramped quarters or confined spaces.

Salary Range: $28.13 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Paint Shop Foreperson, this Painter & Decorator position is skilled maintenance and repair work in the painting and decorating trade at the journeyperson level.

• Work as a painter and decorator alone or as a member of a crew employed on maintenance and construction.
• Apply finishes to exterior and interior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of buildings and equipment with a brush roller, spray gun, sponge, or rag.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, repainting, or decorating.
• Erect scaffolding, ladders, or other equipment to safety standards for work at heights.
• Mix paint according to colour or other characteristics.
• Measure, match, install/re-install, and trim paper and other fabrics or materials.
• Use all tools and equipment safely.
• Perform drywall finishing and veneer plastering.
• Prepare job estimates as to the quantity of labour and materials required to complete the job, as needed.
• Allocate and supervise the work of Trades helpers and/or Labourers, as required.
• Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task.
• Apply safety precautions, as may be required, to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
• Responsible for the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What You Bring

• Formal basic education as required by the NB Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour to meet Journeyperson standards for the Painter and Decorator Trade.
• Must possess a valid current license to practice the Painting and Decorating Trade in the Province of New Brunswick.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the National Building Code, and the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act.
• A combination of the above education and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

• 3 years of diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Painting Trade with a concentration on maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and to work from sketches with diagrams.
• Ability to work with other tradespeople.
• Versatility in handling and use of tools of the trade.