Painter / Decorator

As a painter / decorator, you’ll apply decorative and protective finishes to a diverse array of surfaces, including wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal. You’ll work in dynamic environments, from bustling commercial spaces to essential institutional facilities, contributing to their appeal and longevity.

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You have creativity and an eye for detail.

You have strong problem-solving & planning skills.

You're physically fit and able to bend and stretch.

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Typical responsibilities

Use, maintain and repair various types of spray pumps, spray guns, pressure washing equipment and sand blasting equipment & related components
Read and interpret blueprints
Repair, clean and prepare surfaces
Apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structures
Mix coatings according to manufacturers’ specifications
Dispose of and recycle paints, coatings and solvents in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications & local regulations

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Common skills you need for the trades

Math

Math is used across the skilled trades. You may work with decimals, fractions, measurements, conversions, area and volume to plan work, calculate materials, monitor operations and troubleshoot.

Reading

Strong reading skills help you work safely and effectively on the job. You’ll use them to understand instructions, equipment manuals, safety information, drawings and other technical information.

Science

Basic science principles help you understand how things work and how materials behave. Across the trades, this can include concepts like electricity, heat, force, pressure and the properties of different materials.

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