Employment Status: Full Time
Department: Plant Maintenance
Union: UNIFOR - General Service
Job Code: 25243
✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance
✓ Days
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Building Systems Supervisor, the Painter applies paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior
and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. The Painter prepares a variety of surfaces (wood,
masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as
paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall coverings and specialty
finishes. The Painter complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is
proactive in promoting a safe work environment.
DUTIES:
Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English - required
Manual dexterity, motor co-ordination and physical strength - required
Ability to plan work - required
Demonstrate knowledge of many types of finishes, their properties and their applications – required
Demonstrate excellent colour aptitude - required
Able to calculate areas and relate calculations to required material - required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment- required;
General good health and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position - required
Ability to work safely in accordance with all aspects of the Occupational Health & Safety Act .
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Grade 12 education - required
A valid certificate of qualification as issued by the Ontario Provincial Government as an Industrial Painter and Decorator - Branch 2 404D.
