Painting Trades Worker
- Prepare, repair, prime and protect interior and exterior surfaces before painting.
- Mix and match colours, apply paints and protective finishes by brush, roller or airless spray, and hang wall coverings.
- Work safely and independently or with a team, protect clients’ property, and leave each worksite clean.
Position: Painting Trades Worker
Type: Full time, 38 hours per week
Employer: HIGHEND PAINTING SERVICES PTY LTD
Location: Brabham WA 6055
Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation
About the Business
Highend Painting Services Pty Ltd is a painting business based in Brabham, Western Australia, delivering professional painting and decorating work from surface preparation through to the final coat. The business prepares, repairs and finishes interior and exterior surfaces, applies paints, varnishes, stains and protective coatings by brush, roller and airless spray, and hangs wallpaper and other wall coverings. Its work is built on thorough preparation, accurate colour matching, careful protection of each client’s property and a clean, even finish. The team values reliability, pride in workmanship, respect for clients’ homes and premises, and safe, tidy work sites.
About the Position
The Painting Trades Worker is responsible for the quality of the finish on every job the business takes on. Working across the full painting process, the role covers preparing and repairing surfaces, mixing and matching paints to specification, applying finishes, hanging wall coverings and leaving each site protected, safe and clean. The standard of this work shapes the client’s impression of the business, so the role calls for a qualified tradesperson who works accurately, safely and with little need for correction.
Key Responsibilities
- Remove old paint, flaking coatings and wallpaper using scrapers, sanders and chemical removers.
- Repair woodwork and fill holes, cracks and gaps with fillers or putties, then smooth, sand and seal surfaces.
- Clean, wash and prime surfaces ready for application.
- Select, match and prepare paints to the required colours and specifications by mixing pigments, oils, thinners and drying additives.
- Apply paints, varnishes, stains and protective coatings using brushes, rollers, pads and airless spray guns.
- Back-roll ceilings and textured areas after spray application to achieve an even finish.
- Measure, cut and hang wallpaper and other wall coverings, matching patterns and trimming edges.
- Erect and work safely from ladders, trestles and scaffolding.
- Lay drop sheets, plastic sheeting and masking tape to protect floors, furniture, fixtures and adjacent areas.
- Remove and reinstall light hardware, door knobs, switch covers and pictures.
- Handle, store and dispose of paints, solvents, fillers and chemical waste safely and in line with environmental regulations.
- Identify hazardous materials such as lead-based paint and asbestos, and treat them in accordance with legislative standards where certified to do so.
- Clean brushes, sprayers and other equipment, and leave the work area clean on completion of each job.
Requirements
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
- At least one year of experience as a painter.
- Sound technical skills in surface preparation, colour mixing and matching, brush, roller and airless spray application, and wallpaper hanging, together with safe use of ladders, trestles and scaffolding and correct handling, storage and disposal of paints, solvents and chemical waste.
- Clear communication, attention to detail, reliability and punctuality, a courteous manner with clients, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the physical fitness to meet the demands of the trade.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resume, including a valid email address, through this online portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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