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Painter

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Job Type

Full Time

About the Role

We have the following employment opportunities available to start immediately:

Permanent Positions
Short Term Contracts
Seasonal Positions

Rewards:

Paid weekly
Review after 3 months
RSP Matching
Group Benefits
Equipment Supplied
Meals and Accommodations provided when required to work out of town.


Job Responsibilities:

*Measure, cut and fit drywall sheets for installation on walls and ceilings.
*Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
*Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
*Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife.
*Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry.
*Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints
*Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
*Ensuring that paint and painting tools and equipment are stored in the appropriate areas.
*Ensuring that the areas where paints are stored are clean properly arranged and organized.
*Mixing colors or oils to attain a desired color or consistency and to meet the satisfaction of the client.
Surface preparation
*Experience using various painting tools, equipment and working at various heights.
*Setting up and dismantling scaffolding.
*Ensuring that all necessary safety and health regulations are strictly adhered to
*Ability to work alone or with a team.


Ideal Candidate will Possess:

Good Communication Skills
Positive Attitude
Team Player
Problem Solver
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Flexibility
Physical dexterity, strength, and balance Ability to handle equipment safely and efficiently.
Site Specific Safety Knowledge and experience Assessing Hazards
Time management Skills
Ability to effectively estimate project durations, estimate task timelines and meet tight deadlines.
Familiarity and proficiency with required tools.
Work Experience in Painting, Drywall Installation and Finishing in the Residential, Commercial and/or Infrastructure Construction industry.


Job Requirements:

Must provide COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination
Minimum 3 Years Experience
Scaffolding Awareness/End Frame Erector Course considered an Asset
Painter/Drywaller Apprenticeship considered an asset


Apply Today. Start Tomorrow!


We recommend candidates to submit proof of training, and/or valid safety certifications with your resume application.

Requirements

  • Must provide proof of full Covid19 vaccination.

  • Must have minimum 1 year relevant experience

  • Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks

  • Ability to work in all weather

  • Must be punctual and reliable

  • Able to work well with others as a group to effectively complete jobs.



Location

Halifax, Dartmouth and Surrounding Areas


Work remotely

  • No

  • Job Type: Full-time


Salary

$18.00-$22.00 per hour

About the Company

We are looking to fill a number of Drywall Installer, Finisher and Painter positions. The Maecon team has over 50 years of delivering quality concrete repair, demolition, renovations, restoration and maintenance projects throughout Atlantic Canada. We are currently looking for 10+ highly committed and competent construction workers to join our growing team!
Click Apply Now! Send us your resume via indeed to discuss the possibilities.

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