Painter
- Responsible for full delivery of painting works on residential and commercial projects.
- Prepare surfaces and apply paints, stains, and coatings using various techniques.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a professional standard.
Position: Painter
Type: Full-time
Employer: Ron Chapman trading as Ron & Robin The Painters
Location: Abbotsford VIC 3067
Salary: $78,000 - $85,000 per annum
About the Business
Ron & Robin The Painters is an established Melbourne-based painting and decorating business with more than 40 years of industry experience, delivering high-quality residential and commercial repainting services across Inner Melbourne. The business specialises in interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, maintenance and finishing works, and has built its reputation on meticulous preparation, durable finishes and a straightforward, respectful approach to working in clients' homes and premises. Its team takes pride in workmanship that lasts, in leaving every site clean and in communicating clearly with clients from quotation through to final inspection. The workplace culture is small, hands-on and collaborative, with an emphasis on safety, mutual support between tradespeople, attention to detail and a shared commitment to finishing each project to a professional standard.
About the Position
The Painter is responsible for the full delivery of painting works on residential and commercial projects, from setting up access equipment and preparing surfaces through to the application of paints and coatings and the final detailed finishing and touch-up work. The role sits at the centre of the business's service offering, as the quality of preparation and finish directly determines the durability of the work and the reputation the business relies on for repeat and referral business. The successful applicant will work independently on site and alongside supervisors, clients and other trades, managing their own workmanship, equipment and materials, and ensuring that each project is completed safely, efficiently and to the consistent standard expected by Ron & Robin The Painters.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up ladders, access equipment and protective coverings before commencing work
- Prepare walls, ceilings, timber and other surfaces for painting
- Remove existing paint, wallpaper and other finishes where required
- Repair minor surface defects, fill holes and cracks, and sand surfaces to achieve a smooth finish
- Measure and mix paints, primers and coatings to achieve the required colour and consistency
- Apply paints, stains, varnishes and protective coatings using brushes, rollers and spray equipment
- Carry out interior and exterior painting and repainting works on residential and commercial projects
- Complete detailed finishing and touch-up work to ensure a consistent and professional result
- Install wallpaper and ensure patterns, joins and edges are neatly finished where required
- Inspect completed work and rectify imperfections or areas requiring additional coating
- Clean and maintain painting equipment, tools and work areas
- Safely store and handle paints, solvents and other materials
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment
- Work with supervisors, clients and other trades to complete projects efficiently and within required timeframes
Requirements
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
- A minimum of one year of relevant painting experience
- Practical competence in surface preparation, including stripping, filling, sanding and priming across plaster, timber, render and metal substrates
- Proficiency in brush, roller and spray application, and the ability to mix and tint paints and coatings to achieve the required colour and consistency
- Sound working knowledge of paint systems, primers, undercoats and protective coatings, and their correct selection for interior and exterior conditions
- Competence in the safe erection and use of ladders, trestles and other access equipment, and in the safe handling and storage of paints and solvents
- A strong eye for detail, with the ability to identify and rectify imperfections before handover
- Sound communication skills and a courteous, professional manner when working in occupied homes and commercial premises
- The ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a small team alongside other trades
- Reliability, good time management and a commitment to workplace health and safety
- A current driver's licence and the ability to travel to sites across Inner Melbourne
How to Apply
To apply, applicants must submit their resume with a valid email address through this online portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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