Painter
- Markham, ON, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- 2 years of working experience as a Painter
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Reporting to the foreman, our painters must ensure all work is completed in compliance with relevant safety regulations and company policies. They will follow project specifications and timelines, working efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines. Effective communication with supervisors and team members is essential to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
Your Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting, and steam-cleaning as necessary.
- Repair cracks and holes in walls, ceilings, and other surfaces using spackle, putty, and other materials.
- Sandpaper and apply sealer to surfaces as needed to ensure a smooth and even finish.
- Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required.
- Select and mix paint colours, as well as thinning and adjust the consistency of paint to obtain desired colour and texture.
- Apply paint to surfaces using, sprayers, or other appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring even coverage and clean edges.
- Clean and maintain painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, and other tools and materials such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, metal coating or fire retardant.
- Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing gates
- Support the growth and development of company culture and professionally represent Northland Properties
- Performs other duties as required
Requirements:
- 2 years of working experience as a Painter
- Respirator Fit Test certification (suggested, not mandated)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand and/or be on their feet 10-12 hours/day working in outdoor weather and/or unregulated temperatures
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and use proper lifting techniques for heavy items weighing more than 25 kilograms
- Must be able to climb scaffoldings.
What else will make you succeed in this role:
- Possesses and maintains necessary tools, equipment, and protective gear.
- Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with health & safety regulations, procedures and company policies.
- Adheres to project specifications and timelines ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Work in conjunction with crew members to complete field projects or tasks.
- Displays high levels of motivation, energy, and forward-thinking.
- Listens attentively and follows instructions carefully.
What do you get:
- Fair wages determined by skill set and experience
- Extended family Health care, including vision, dental, and Group Life Insurance (after three months of full-time service).
- Employee discounts across hotels, resorts and restaurants
- Kii Health - free mental health support & counselling
- Excellent career growth opportunities.
*** We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
*** You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare surfaces through cleaning and repairing before applying paint using various tools and techniques. Maintain painting equipment and assemble scaffolding while adhering to safety regulations and project timelines.
Requirements
Requires at least 2 years of professional painting experience and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting 50lbs and standing for long hours. A Respirator Fit Test certification is suggested.
Skills
- Surface Preparation
- Painting
- Sanding
- Sandblasting
- Hydro-blasting
- Steam-cleaning
- Spackling
- Paint Mixing
- Spraying Techniques
- Scaffolding Assembly
- Equipment Maintenance
- Health & Safety Compliance
Benefits
- Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Mental Health Support
- Counselling
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
Keywords
- Painter
- Construction
- Surface Preparation
- Sandblasting
- Hydro-blasting
- Spackle
- Sealer
- Sprayers
- Lacquer
- Enamel
- Varnish
- Metal Coating
- Fire Retardant
- Scaffolding
- Respirator Fit Test
- Health & Safety Regulations
- Northland Properties