Painter and decorator

Now hiring: Painter and decorator at Colourtrend Painting Ltd. in Vancouver, BC. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time. Required shifts: Early morning, Weekend, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare, clean, and sand surfaces prior to painting.
• The candidate must repair cracks and holes in walls, floors, or surfaces.
• The candidate must mix paint to achieve the desired colour and texture.
• The candidate must apply paint, wallpaper, and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• The candidate must estimate costs and materials.
• The candidate must maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• The candidate must apply primers and repaint surfaces.
• The candidate must determine materials required.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be dependable.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be able to pass a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.

How to apply

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?