Painter

Position Summary

The successful candidate will prepare, paint, decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures in Division schools and buildings.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes or removing old paint
• mixing, matching and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces
• providing decorative and faux finishes as the project requires
• handling planning and prep work in an efficient manner
• preparing the surrounding area by covering with cloth or plastic
• moving furniture and equipment as necessary to reach the entire surface of the project
• calculating the amount of materials and time required for the project
• removing fixtures including light switch covers and plug plates
• taping off areas as needed
• cleaning up supplies and replacing fixtures when project is complete

Education/Qualifications

• Alberta Journeyperson or Red Seal Painter certificate
• valid Alberta driver's license
• experience working in a school or institutional environment

Skills and Abilities

• must have the ability to: lift up to 25k, climb ladders, work at heights, stand and walk for extended periods, perform work in awkward positions
• must be able to undertake tasks requiring good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• good problem solving, organizational, time management and record keeping skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• computer literacy
• ability to work with a team or individually

Rate of Pay

$ per hour