Description:
The Client
Auscity Painting in Logan Reserve in QLD known for providing top-quality services, including painting, renovations, and other construction 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 $74,000 - $82,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.
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
- 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 switchcovers, 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
- Construction Induction Card
- 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
5 Apr 2025;
from:
uworkin.com