Painter

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
• Communicating with clients to determine their painting requirements and helping them make the best decisions for their projects
• Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings to keep them free of paint
• Setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes
• Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth
• Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them
• Mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications
• Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers
• Selecting the correct tools and paints for projects.
• Preparing walls and other surfaces before painting.
• Mixing and applying paints, varnishes, and sealants for a lasting finish.
• Covering exposed objects and surfaces.
• Buying paint, brushes, and other supplies.
• Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer
• Obeying workplace safety rules.
• Collaborating with other design and construction specialists.
• Keeping the workspace and tools clean.

Qualification

• No education requirement
• Minimum 2 years’ experience less than 3 years
• Experience painting residential or commercial spaces will be preferred.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communication in English
• Attention to detail.
• Good balance and physical strength.

Remuneration:

$26.00 for 35 hours per week

Where:

North York, ON, M2N7E9

TO APPLY:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: opportunities@gr8renovations.ca