- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Various locationsRelocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be paintedRepair cracks and holesMix paint to desired colour and textureMeasure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to wallsAdvise consumers on colours and choice of wall coveringsErect scaffolding and swing stages and attach riggingApply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfacesEstimate costs and materials
Equipment and machinery experience
Airless spray equipmentBrush paintingConventional spray paintingMulti-ratio pump sprayingRoller painting
Testing equipment experience
Moisture gaugesSling psychrometer
Surface preparation experience
Drywall taping/patchingWater/hydroblastingSandblasters
Coating/application specialization
Aggregate paintingNovelty and decorative effectsSurface gildingMulti-color finishesPowdered coatingsDippingPaint spraying
Wood finishing specialization
GrainingMarbleizingStainingGlazing
Wall covering specialization
WallpaperWood veneersPhotographic murals
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursBending, crouching, kneelingPhysically demanding
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
EveningFlexible hoursMorningDayWeekendOvertime required
