- Prepare, paint and decorate residential and commercial surfaces, including applying coatings and wall coverings.
- Select and mix materials, use painting and access equipment safely, and protect surrounding areas.
- Inspect finishes, complete touch-ups and maintain a safe, tidy work area while collaborating to meet project deadlines.
7 Skyland
Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 plus superannuation
Occupation: Painter
About the Company
7 Skyland is seeking a skilled and experienced Painter to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out professional painting and decorating work across residential and commercial projects, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety and customer satisfaction.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint and wallpaper, repairing cracks and holes, sanding, cleaning and smoothing surfaces.
- Apply primers, sealers, undercoats, paints, varnishes and other protective or decorative coatings to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Select and prepare paints and coatings, including mixing colours and determining appropriate materials for different surfaces.
- Apply paint using brushes, rollers and spray equipment to achieve professional finishes.
- Measure surfaces and calculate quantities of paint and other materials required for each project.
- Erect and use ladders, scaffolding and other access equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
- Apply wallpaper, decorative finishes and other wall coverings where required.
- Protect surrounding surfaces, furniture and fixtures during painting activities.
- Inspect completed work, identify defects and perform touch-ups to ensure quality standards are met.
- Maintain painting tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, tradespeople and other team members to complete projects within allocated timeframes.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant must demonstrate:
- AQF Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or a relevant equivalent qualification, or substantial relevant industry experience.
- A minimum of two years of relevant painting experience.
- Demonstrated experience in residential and/or commercial painting.
- Sound knowledge of surface preparation, painting techniques, colour mixing and finishing methods.
- Ability to operate painting tools, spray equipment, ladders and other relevant equipment safely.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality finishes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of Australian workplace health and safety practices.
- Good communication and time-management skills.
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