Construction Painter

Mr. Woodpecker Paintings located in Surrey, B.C. is hiring for a permanent full-time Construction Painter to assist with our growing business.

We offer: C$26.00/ hour (30-40hrs/week) with 4% paid vacation. Overtime will be calculated after 40hrs.

Work location: Various Locations throughout Lower Mainland, BC.

Language of work:  English

Number of positions: 1

Job requirement:

-        Completion of secondary school.

-        Previous work experience is an asset.

-        Must be able to work on scaffolding and ladders safely.

-        Not afraid of height.

Responsibilities:

-        Follow the instructions and specifications to estimate the quantities of materials.

-        Remove old wallpaper and paint; repair cracks and holes in walls by using filler and mudding.

-        Prepare, clean surfaces for painting by power washing surfaces, scraping, sanding, and sandblasting.

-        Do primer filler and sand wall surfaces.

-        Confirm the paint color we received from supplier.

-        Apply paint on the required area using brushes, rollers or other spray equipment.

-        Occasionally do painting using oil stain for certain areas.

-        Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls.

-        Put up and take apart scaffolding, ladders, ramps, and barricades.

-        May present the options of colour schemes to customers or help them to choose suitable color in walls.

-        Clean and maintain equipment by removing all traces of paint.

-        Collaborate with other professional painters on larger jobs.

-        May provide cost estimates to clients.

Other: Underrepresented groups such as aboriginals, newcomers, youth, etc. are welcome to apply. Also, candidates legally entitle to work in Canada can apply.

Interested and eligible candidate may apply by email:

Woodpecker.paintings@gmail.com