Trades 2 - Painter

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Vancouver seeks a skilled Trades 2 - Painter to perform surface preparation and apply various coatings. The ideal candidate has a journeyperson certification as a Painter, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position involves ensuring workplace safety and possibly training apprentices.

Qualifications

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including those in conflict.
• Commitment to enhancing awareness of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including scraping and power washing.
• Apply paint and coatings using various techniques.
• Estimate materials required for jobs.

Skills

Painting techniques

Surface preparation

Communication skills

Safety practices

Education

Trades certification to journeyperson level as a Painter

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray painting equipment

Job description

Overview

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Painter. Job Title Trades 2 - Painter. Department: Trades | Facilities and Building Services | Student Housing and Community Services.

Compensation Range: $6,774.00 - $7,226.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date: October 15, 2025. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date: Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

Positions in this classification perform skilled painting work in surface and paint preparation and the application of paint, stains, vinyl and paper wall coverings, epoxy coatings and other protection and decorative coatings to buildings, fixtures and furniture.

Organizational Status

Reports to Sub-head and/or Head Tradesperson.

Work Performed

• Requests and obtains material and equipment required for the work assigned.
• In preparation for painting jobs, matches and mixes paint and stains and performs surface preparation, such as, scraping, power washing, sandblasting, minor caulking and plastering.
• Utilizing brush, roller and standard and airless spray painting techniques applies paint, stain, vinyl and paper wall coverings, epoxy coatings and other protective and decorative coatings and coverings to the interior and exterior of building structures and fixtures, such as, railings, doors, windows, lamp posts, fire hydrants, machinery, signs, curbs, flashings, vehicles, fire escapes and furniture.
• Makes estimates and produces inspection reports as required.
• Performs emergency call-outs as required.
• Ensures that the workplace is safe and follows safe work practices.
• Periodically, positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training, monitoring and checking the work of one or more apprentices or labourers.
• Performs minor glass repairs and may be called on to assist glazier.
• Communicates with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Determines the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision and from verbal and written instructions and according to approved procedures.

Supervision Given

Monitors and checks the work of apprentice(s) and Labourers as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

• Will ingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• A trades certification to journeyperson level as a Painter and Valid BC Drivers Licence.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.