Painter

· Type of employment: full-time permanent
· Work region: Bay of Plenty
· Pay Rate: from $28.00 to $35.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)
· Work Hours: Minimum of 30 hours, maximum 60 hours per week
· Flexibility to work on weekends if required

Job Duties:

• Review plans, specifications and job instructions to assess the painting work required
• Prepare work areas by setting up scaffolding and protecting fixtures, furniture and other surfaces
• Prepare walls, ceilings and other surfaces by scraping, sanding and removing old paint
• Repair surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and other damaged areas with suitable materials
• Prepare and mix paint and other coatings to achieve the required colour, consistency and finish
• Apply paint and other coatings using brushes, rollers, spray equipment and other appropriate tools
• Apply varnish, protective coatings and other finishes as required
• Perform colour matching and touch-up work for existing surfaces and minor projects
• Keep work areas clean and follow all workplace health and safety requirements
• Perform any other duties reasonably required by the employer

Requirements:

· Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience OR a Level 4 qualification in painting or a related field
· Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
· Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
· Ability to work in different environments and at heights when required
· Physically fit and capable of carrying out painting and preparation work
· Full-time availability, including weekends when required
· No criminal record

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.