Painter

Description:

The Client

KP Creative in Mount Eliza in VIC is known for providing top-quality professional painting solutions. They now seek an experienced Painter to join their team.

The Role

This is a full time position with an annual salary ranging from $73,500- $75,000 depending on experience plus superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate as well as protect interior or exterior surfaces,
• Read blueprints/instructions and examining surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary.
• Read work order or receive instructions from supervisor/homeowner regarding painting
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool and additionally remove old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting
• Ongoing painting maintenance of building interiors.
• Cleaning and preparing surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper and fixing woodwork.
• Filling holes, crack smoothing, and sealing surfaces.
• Applying coats of paint, varnish, or stain enamel to decorate & protect other fillers.
• Selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing portions of pigment and oil thinning and drying additives.
• Cleaning equipment work areas and adherence to OHS.
• Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc
• Fill nail holes, cracks and joints with appropriate material caulk, putty, plaster
• Select premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil for required colour
• Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools like brushes, spray gun and paint rollers
• Thinning drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colours
• Remove fixtures, like pictures, electric switch covers, from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver
• Spread drop cloths over floors as well as room furnishings, and also cover surfaces, like baseboards, door frames and windows to protect surfaces during painting
• Create special effects like wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects by applying paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to
• Put up scaffolding or setting up ladders to perform tasks above ground level
• Wash surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush
• Apply wallpaper fabrics
• Estimating costs involved and negotiating prices
  
  

Requirements

• AQF Certificate III relevant qualifications
• Relevant experience and skillset to perform aforementioned duties
• At least 2 years' experience in painting role in the painting and decorating industry
• At least 2 years' painting experience in a professional and commercial setting
• At least 2 years' experience in a wide range of painting techniques, including faux finishes, marbling, graining, and fresco
• At least 2 years' experience in chemical stripping, abrasive blasting, and power washing techniques for surface preparation
• Good understanding of colour theory and various finish types
• Physical dexterity to climb ladders, carry heavy equipment and to stand for long periods of time
• Additional tickets, EWP and relevant licenses will be looked upon favourably
• Open to working in a regional location
• Willing to travel to different job sites as required by project demands
• Must have a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Have at least one contactable work referee