Painter

The Client A-Z Pro Painting Services Pty Ltd is a reputable professional painting services company located in Tasmania.

They now seek an experienced Painter to join their team to service Hobart TAS and surrounding suburbs.

The Role This is a full time salary with an annual salary set at $80,000, depending on experience plus superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel and other finishes to surfaces using spray guns, brushes or rollers.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal for finish coats.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders.
• Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Fill cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Mix and match colours of paint, stain or varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives in order to obtain desired colours and consistencies.
• Clean surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper.
• Polish final coats to specified finishes.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners in order to determine work requirements.
• Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
• Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering or faux finishing.
• Waterproof buildings using water proofers and caulking.
• Maintain correct record and general recordkeeping.
• Follow established protection procedures.
• Clean up the job site after work and return equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• 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 in painting
• Relevant experience and skillset to perform aforementioned duties
• At least 18 months' experience in commercial and residential painting role in the painting industry in a professional and commercial setting
• At least 18 months' experience in high-performance and protective coatings
• At least 18 months' experience in a wide range of painting techniques, including faux finishes, marbling, graining, and fresco
• At least 18 months' experience in chemical stripping, abrasive blasting, and power washing techniques for surface preparation
• At least 18 months' experience using specialized materials such as waterproofing membranes, epoxy floor systems
• 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