Requires travel on Vancouver Island
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Reporting to the Lead Painter, Regional Maintenance Managers (or designate), this position will be accountable to maintain smooth continuation for all aspects of facility painting and finishing.
Pacific Reach Property Developments (PRPD) will oversee the functional performance (quality and timeliness of work, organization and discipline in carrying out the work, etc) of the Painter on an ongoing basis. The Painter will be deployed to a given facility on a temporary basis, for an unspecified period to support the Lead Painter. Extensive travel can be anticipated.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular Painting
· Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures: Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting.
· Smooths surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and removes old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.
· Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun and putty knife.
· Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
· Removes fixtures, such as pictures and electric switch covers, from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver.
· Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, such as baseboards, doorframes, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
· Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers.
· Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.
· Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
· Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
· Hang wallpaper and fabrics.
· Wash surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush.
Fire & Life Safety
· Complies with fire regulations.
· Implements all repair and painting activities in a safe manner while abiding by appropriate Work Safe BC regulations
· Leaves a clean and tidy work space on a daily basis
Team Player
· Provides support to the Lead Painter to achieve deadlines set by PRPD or Facility GM
Dress Regulations
· Always maintains a neat appearance and be attired in clean, safe and presentable clothing.
· Rubber-soled, steel-toed safety shoes where applicable
Qualifications:
Minimum of two years work experience in all aspects of painting:
Not limited to:
· painting
· rolling walls
· pressure washing
· wall prep
· drywall repairs
· wallboard application and repairs
· Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
· A basic level of computer knowledge
· Valid BC Driver’s License
Skills and Abilities
· An ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff, and visitors.
· Be pleasant and courteous to staff, residents, and visitors.
· Willingness and ability to travel to different locations as directed by Lead Painter
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least three years work experience in all aspects of painting?
- Do you have knowledge of safety regulations and best practices?
- Do you have a basic level of computer knowledge?
- Do you have a valid BC driver's license?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
