Painter I

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter I role involves surface preparation and application of protective and decorative coatings to various structures, including buildings, furniture, equipment, machinery, and signage. You will gain experience in all aspects of the painting trade, using a range of products to deliver painting and decorating services. You may also be responsible for overseeing helpers or apprentices.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
Certified Alberta Journeyperson in the trade of Painter and Decorator
Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field
Considerable knowledge of the properties of paint, lacquer and related finishes, correct proportions and proper techniques for mixing, blending, and applying paints and finishes to wood, metal and other materials
Possession of form perception to be able to observe application of coatings for proper thickness, smoothness, quality and to detect imperfections
Possession of spatial perception to achieve proper spacing, balance and artistic effect when laying out and painting letters and designs
Colour acuity of a high degree to mix paints to obtain desired colour or to match the exact shade of the original colour
Manual dexterity
Strong communication skills
Commitment to continual learning, teamwork, and providing excellent customer service
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso
Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
Hire is dependent upon an Enhanced Police clearance satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

Nice To Haves

First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain
Confined Space Entry training
Aerial Work Platform training
Fall Arrest Training

Responsibilities

Preparing surfaces through cleaning, steaming, removing old finishes, smoothing, and filling imperfections, utilizing tools like paint removers, sandblasters, and scrapers
Arranging and assembling ladders, scaffolding, and protective coverings to safeguard surrounding areas
Selecting, preparing, and applying paints or stains using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment
Covering walls and ceilings with decorative wallpaper or natural/synthetic fibers
Cleaning equipment and work areas
Applying special protective coatings
Provide daily progress updates to the Foreperson
Complete work orders on schedule and to a high standard
Maintain a safe working environment
Meet customer expectations and stay within budget