Experienced Painter

Experienced Painter

We are a commercial and residential painting business. We provide the best resources, and safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Driven by the business demand, we are now looking for 5 experienced painters who are able to deliver high-quality painting work. Your job is essentially important as good painting brings both practical and aesthetic benefits.
Pay rates will depend on individual skills and experience ranging from $26.00 to $33.00 per hour and there are immediate starts available for the right people. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to step up career development with an upbeat and friendly team that put employees’ safety first and invest in its people with time and energy.
It is permanent employment based on assured 30 working hours a week. The work will be carried out across Wellington.

What you will do?

• reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments; calculating materials required for a job.
• erecting scaffolding and ladders; setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect Painters from unhealthy fumes.
• mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications.
• covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings.
• removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds.
• preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them.
• applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them.
• applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers.
• cutting and hanging wallpaper, vinyl and backing paper.
• following safeguards, rules and regulations.

To be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them.
• Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns etc.) and in various heights and spaces while observing all safety measures.
• Physical strength, stamina and dexterity.
• Good colour vision and aesthetic instincts.
• Conscientious with great attention to detail.
• Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Knowledge of all the applicable health and safety standards.
• Be flexible working on weekends, holidays and night times required for some projects.

If this sounds like you then please apply now with a copy of your current CV. Please specify the country of your current location when you apply. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.