Painter’s Labourers / Painting Assistants

Region(s) of work: Otago
Hours of work:  Minimum 30 hours per week
Remuneration: $28–$30 per hour

 

Who we are

We are Wanaka’s most established painting company. BTP Painters + Gib Stoppers specialises in a wide range of services, transforming spaces with precision and efficiency, whether it’s creating welcoming interiors, refreshing exteriors, gib stopping or preserving the classic beauty of cedar.

We have proudly served the Otago region with exceptional painting service for 18 years. We know that painting is more than just applying colour to walls – it’s about transforming spaces. In addition to providing painting, we also offer a range of services from gib stopping, interior and exterior painting to cedar maintenance, roof-spraying and beyond.

The role

We have vacancies for permanent, full-time roles based in the Otago region. You will be guaranteed at least 30 hours of work per week.

In this role, you’ll assist our painters with preparing and applying paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to building surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and other structural surfaces and fixtures.

Your duties will include:

· Helping painters with:

o sanding surfaces and preparing them for painting.

o Filling holes and cracks to achieve an even surface.

o Removing old paint and wallpaper where required.

o Preparing nearby areas and protecting floors, furniture and fixtures from paint damage.

o Assembling ladders and temporary work platforms safely.

o Mixing and preparing paint and other materials.

· Assisting with applying paint, varnish and other finishes using brushes, rollers and spray equipment as directed.

· Preparing and cleaning painting tools and equipment.

· Cleaning and tidying work areas after painting work.

· Assisting painters with general preparation and labouring duties.

· Following workplace health and safety procedures and instructions from the supervising painter.

You will need

· No prior work experience is required however if you have prior painting work experience, this is preferred.

· The ability to cope with physically demanding work.

· The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

· A reliable and responsible approach to work.

· The ability to follow workplace health and safety requirements.

· Ability to pass drug and alcohol, and character testing.

· Flexibility to work weekends if required and public holiday.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please send through your CV/resume outlining your relevant work experience.

 

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