Trades 2 - Painter

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Metro Vancouver seeks a Trades 2 - Painter to perform skilled painting work on buildings and fixtures. The ideal candidate will have a journeyperson certification and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Responsibilities include surface preparation, applying coatings, and ensuring workplace safety. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual Salary

Opportunity for OT at double time

Tuition Credit / Waiver

Vacation allotments

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled painting work on buildings and fixtures.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including scraping and power washing.
• Apply protective and decorative coatings using various techniques.
• Request and obtain necessary materials and equipment.
• Perform emergency call-outs as required.

Skills

Respect for diverse perspectives

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Trades certification to journeyperson level as a Painter

Valid BC Drivers Licence

Job description

Job Category

Job Category CUPE 116 Job ProfileCUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Painter

Job Title

Job Title Trades 2 - Painter

Department

Department Trades | Facilities and Building Services | Student Housing and Community Services

Compensation Range

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

Posting End Date

Posting End Date December 13, 2025

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

Job End Date

Ongoing

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary
• Supplemental Pay Types: Opportunity for OT at double time

General Vacation Allotments

• First incomplete year: 1¼ vacation days per month worked prior to Dec 31
• 3 weeks during the 2nd calendar year
• 4 weeks during the 5th calendar year
• 5 weeks during the 8th calendar year
• Commencing with the 14th calendar year: 1 additional day per year to a max of 5 additional days
• 6 weeks during the 18th calendar year
• 3 additional vacation days every year between Christmas and New Year

University Pension Contributions

• 9.4% of gross pensionable earnings

Tuition Credit / Waiver

• 12 credits of UBC undergraduate courses or approved non-credit courses (equivalent to 12 undergraduate credits)

Other UBC Perks

Access to discounts and perks for UBC employees: UBC Perks for Faculty and Staff

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

• Willingness 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.