painter, residential construction

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton is seeking a skilled painter to perform various tasks including preparing surfaces, applying paint and wallpaper, and advising clients on color choices. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school diploma and experience in painting. This position is on-site with no option for remote work. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in painting.
• Physically demanding work with capabilities of lifting up to 50 lbs.

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 fabrics.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages.
• Apply paint, wallpaper, and other materials to surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

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 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

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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