Painter Helper

Onyx Painting Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A painting service provider in Metro Vancouver is looking for full-time support staff to assist painters in interior and exterior projects. Responsibilities include preparing work sites, mixing paints, and maintaining cleanliness. No specific education or work experience is necessary as job training will be provided. The ideal candidate should be able to lift weights up to 9kgs and work in all weather conditions. Indigenous people, visible minorities, youth, and new immigrants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift weights up to 9kgs.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to painters.
• Prepare work sites and transport materials.
• Smooth surfaces using tools and equipment.
• Mix paints in correct proportions and colors.

Job description

(NOC 75110)

Where: Lower Mainland/Vancouver/Various Locations throughout BC

Positions Available: 2

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Wages: $26.00 / hour, 30 to 40 hours per week

Main Duties will include:

1. Provide support services to painters and supply or hold tools and materials.
2. Work site preparation, transporting paints, tools and materials to job site, and setting up of ladders and erect scaffolding, assemble and disassemble temporary equipment or structures.
3. Remove previously applied paint, and use epoxy compounds, putty or other suitable filling materials to fill breaks or cracks, nail holes and joints found on surfaces to be painted.
4. Smooth surfaces to be painted, using sanding and buffing tools and equipment.
5. Clean work areas and equipment.
6. Help the painters mix paints, using the right proportions and color.
7. Cover area and surfaces of items that will not be painted using masking tape before the work starts.

Job Type / Category: Interior and Exterior, Commercial and Residential

Education: Not Required

Work Experience: Not Required

Job training will be provided.

The applicant should be able to lift weight (9kgs) and should be willing to work in all weather conditions.

Indigenous people, Visible minorities, youth, New immigrants are encouraged to apply for this position.