painter, industrial construction

Government of Canada - Central; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is looking for an experienced painter to prepare and finish surfaces for interior and exterior projects. You will be responsible for advising clients on finishes, estimating costs, and ensuring quality work in various settings. Candidates must have secondary school credentials and experience with painting tools. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel are required. Competitive benefits including free parking and team-building opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence needed for travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.
• Estimate costs and materials required for jobs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Ability to distinguish between colours

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Brush painting

Conventional spray painting

Roller painting

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Odours

Work setting

• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Repair cracks and holes
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure and mix chemicals required for processing
• Trimming and sanding plastic or fiberglass parts
• Mix paint, blend and match colors

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Airless spray equipment
• Brush painting
• Conventional spray painting
• Roller painting

Coating/application specialization

• Fibreglassing
• Multi-color finishes
• Urethanes
• Paint spraying

Wood finishing specialization

• Graining
• Marbleizing
• Staining
• Glazing

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available