painter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

At heights.

Work setting:

Various locations.

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.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Brush painting.
• Roller painting.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Physically demanding.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.