rough painter - construction

Government of Canada - Central; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in York Region, Canada, is seeking a painter with 1 to 2 years of experience. The role involves preparing surfaces, mixing paint, applying finishes, and advising consumers on choices. The position requires physical capability for demanding tasks and the ability to travel. Benefits include gasoline reimbursement and employer-provided transportation. This role is strictly on-site, with no remote work options available.

Benefits

Gasoline paid

Free parking available

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in painting.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes in walls.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper.
• Advise consumers on colours and wall coverings.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Brush painting

Roller painting

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

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 site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Airless spray equipment
• Brush painting
• Roller painting

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching
• Steam cleaning
• Sandblasters

Coating/application specialization

• Dipping
• Paint spraying

Wood finishing specialization

• Graining
• Staining

Wall covering specialization

• Wallpaper

Additional information

• Willing to travel

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)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer