painter and decorator
Your 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.
Requirements
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Surface preparation experience
- Drywall taping/patching.
- Water/hydroblasting.
- Steam cleaning.
- Sandblasters.
Wood finishing specialization
- Staining.
Wall covering specialization
- Wallpaper.
- Vinyl.
- Fabrics/upholstery.
- Wood veneers.
- Photographic murals.
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
7 months to less than 1 year.
What we offer
Free parking available.
Other
Work setting Various locations.
Employment terms options Early morning.
Employment terms options Morning. Day. Weekend.