Detailed Overview

Under general supervision prepares, paints and re-decorates walls, woodwork, furniture and piping systems according to local and provincial codes and regulations. Responsibilities Reviews work requests, and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other projects requirements, interprets blueprints, drawings and specifications in order to determine the materials and equipment required. Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint and mending cracks, scraping, brushing, sanding and/or burning off existing surfaces and applying putty/plaster as required. Erects scaffolding as required. Prepares paint and other finishes by mixing colours and/or paint ingredients. Selects and applies coatings such as paint, varnish and stains with a variety of tools such as brush, roller, spray, and gun. Covers surfaces by cutting, pasting and applying materials such as wallpaper, fabric and /or vinyls. Performs other related duties as requir...