painter, maintenance

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada - Central is seeking a Painter to work on various locations in Whitby. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying paint and wallpaper, and ensuring high-quality finishes. A secondary school graduation certificate and relevant skills in airless spray equipment and safety procedures are crucial. Join us to contribute to maintaining and beautifying our environments with attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Benefits

Health care plan

As per collective agreement

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to less than 7 months in similar role.
• Knowledge of drywall taping/patching and sandblasting.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in surfaces.
• Erect scaffolding and attach rigging for painting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Brush painting

Conventional spray painting

Roller painting

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces

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
• 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 Equipment and machinery experience

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

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching
• Steam cleaning
• Sandblasters

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

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
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement