painter
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- At heights.
- Odours.
- 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.
Surface preparation experience:
Drywall taping/patching.
Wood finishing specialization:
Staining.
Wall covering specialization:
Photographic murals.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Weight handling:
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Initiative.
- Reliability.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Other benefits:
Transportation provided by employer.
Support for youths:
- 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.