Trades - Painter

Colonial Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking an experienced painter to apply paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer in residential apartments. The role includes interior and exterior work, surface preparation, and basic handyman tasks as needed.

Requirements include at least 2 years painting/handyperson experience and ability to work with metal, brick, wood, stone or plaster. A vehicle and own tools are required; flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a painter or handyperson.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with materials and surfaces such as metal, brick, wood, stone and plaster.
• Experience and knowledge of painting techniques, such as recoating, artificial weathering, painting scratches on different types of chandeliers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Applying protective and decorative paint, varnish, stain and other finishes to walls and ceilings in residential apartments/building interiors;
• Cleaning the buildings' surface, smoothing surfaces, patching, filling holes and removing nails, and scraping off old paint before applying new coats;
• Painting the building exterior using finishes that protect against erosion, dirt and weather.
• Ensuring equipment, paint mixing area and work area are cleaned after each use, and
• Perform basic handyman duties as required from time to time. Cleaning the building's surface, smoothing surfaces, patching, filling holes and removing nails, and scraping off old paint before applying new coats;
• Ensuring equipment, paint mixing area and work area are cleaned after each use, and
• Carry out property repairs as required, during occupancy and during the transition of unit residents (turnovers).
• Perform move-in and move-out inspections with residents, when required.
• Any other related duties.

Skills

Painting

Handyman skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Own tools

Job description

The Opportunity

This posting is for a current vacancy.

The Painter ensures the application of paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer is applied professionally and in accordance to company work orders in a residential apartment setting.

Compensation

• $24.00 - $27.50/hr based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities will include, at a minimum:

• Applying protective and decorative paint, varnish, stain and other finishes to walls and ceilings in residential apartments/building interiors;
• Cleaning the buildings' surface, smoothing surfaces, patching, filling holes and removing nails, and scraping off old paint before applying new coats;
• Painting the building exterior using finishes that protect against erosion, dirt and weather.
• Ensuring equipment, paint mixing area and work area are cleaned after each use, and
• Perform basic handyman duties as required from time to time. Cleaning the building's surface, smoothing surfaces, patching, filling holes and removing nails, and scraping off old paint before applying new coats;
• Ensuring equipment, paint mixing area and work area are cleaned after each use, and
• Carry out property repairs as required, during occupancy and during the transition of unit residents (turnovers).
• Perform move-in and move-out inspections with residents, when required.
• Any other related duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a painter or handyperson.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with materials and surfaces such as metal, brick, wood, stone and plaster.
• Experience and knowledge of painting techniques, such as recoating, artificial weathering, painting scratches on different types of chandeliers, etc.

Must Haves

• Must have own vehicle with a clean driver’s abstract
• Must have own tools necessary to complete all tasks.
• Must be available to work flexible hours.