UNIFOR GS - Painter - MET/OUE - Home Base MET

Job summary

Prepare wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetic, stucco, and metal surfaces, then apply paint, coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, wall coverings, and specialty finishes. Follow hospital occupational health and safety standards and help maintain a safe work environment.

Job details

Job Summary Reporting to the Building Systems Supervisor, the Painter applies paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. The Painter prepares a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall coverings and specialty finishes. The Painter complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment. Duties Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English - required Manual dexterity, motor co-ordination and physical strength - required Ability to plan work - required Demonstrate knowledge of many types of finishes, their properties and their applications – required Demonstrate excellent colour aptitude - required Able to calculate areas and relate calculations to required material - required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment- required; General good health and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position - required Ability to work safely in accordance with all aspects of the Occupational Health & Safety Act . Qualifications Minimum Grade 12 education - required A valid certificate of qualification as issued by the Ontario Provincial Government as an Industrial Painter and Decorator - Branch 2 404D.

What you’ll do

Prepare wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetic, stucco, and metal surfaces, then apply paint, coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, wall coverings, and specialty finishes. Follow hospital occupational health and safety standards and help maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

A minimum Grade 12 education and a valid Ontario certificate of qualification as an Industrial Painter and Decorator, Branch 2 (404D), are required. The role also requires knowledge of finishes, color aptitude, planning and calculation abilities, physical dexterity and strength, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work safely.

Listed skills

• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Physical strength · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Surface Preparation
• Painting
• Applying Coatings and Finishes
• Wallpaper Installation
• Knowledge of Finishes and Their Applications
• Color Aptitude
• Area and Material Calculations
• Work Planning
• Manual Dexterity
• Motor Coordination
• Physical Strength
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Teamwork
• Occupational Health and Safety

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety

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