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Painter

Labour Support Group

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The Client

Dogar Constructions known for providing top-quality services, including painting, renovations, and other construction solutions, located in Whyalla Playford in SA. They now seek an experienced Painting Trades Person to join their team to handle a variety of painting projects for residential and commercial properties.





The Role

This is a full time salary with an annual salary set at $73,500 - $80,000, depending on experience plus superannuation.



Responsibilities

Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate as well as protect interior or exterior surfaces,

Read blueprints/instructions and examining surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary.

Read work order or receive instructions from supervisor/homeowner regarding painting

Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool and additionally remove old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting

Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc

Fill nail holes, cracks and joints with appropriate material caulk, putty, plaster

Select premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil for required colour

Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools like brushes, spray gun and paint rollers

Thinning drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colours

Remove fixtures, like pictures, electric switchcovers, from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver

Spread drop cloths over floors as well as room furnishings, and also cover surfaces, like baseboards, door frames and windows to protect surfaces during painting

Create special effects like wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects by applying paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to

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

Relevant experience and skillset to perform aforementioned duties

At least 1-2 years’ experience in painting role in the painting and decorating industry

At least 1-2 years’ painting experience in a professional and commercial setting

At least 1-2 years’ experience in a wide range of painting techniques, including faux finishes, marbling, graining, and fresco

At least 1-2 years’ experience in chemical stripping, abrasive blasting, and power washing techniques for surface preparation

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

Have at least one contactable work referee

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