Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by construction companies, painting contractors and building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
- Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required
- 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
- Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture
- Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
- Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
- Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages
- May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings
- May provide cost estimates to clients
- Work locationOn site
- Salary27.50 to 31.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Evening, Morning, Day, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Underground
- At heights
Work setting
- Various locations
- On-site customer service
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
- Repair cracks and holes
- Mix paint to desired colour and texture
- Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Airless spray equipment
- Brush painting
- Conventional spray painting
- Multi-ratio pump spraying
- Patterned rollers
- Roller painting
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available