Overview

• Painter
• Full-time
• $26.00-$27.00 per hour, to be negotiated based on experience
• Oakville, Ontario, and surrounding areas
• Expected start date: November 1, 2023

Education:

• highschool or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks:

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, and sanding as necessary
• Apply paint or other finishes to surfaces using brushes, rollers, or sprayers
• Mix and match colors to achieve desired results
• Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers
• Use basic math skills to calculate the amount of paint needed for a project
• Follow safety guidelines and use protective equipment when working with paints and chemicals
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
• Collaborate with other team members to complete projects on time

 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a painter
• Knowledge of different painting techniques and materials
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and precision in workmanship
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods of time

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check
• Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

 

**This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth**