Yours Painting Pty Ltd is a painting business based in Melbourne’s western suburbs. We take on residential, commercial and new-build projects. Our workload keeps growing, so we are hiring an experienced full-time Painter to join our team. You will prepare surfaces and apply paints and coatings to a high standard on sites across metropolitan Melbourne. The role suits someone who takes pride in a clean, quality finish, works safely, and is happy working on their own or in a team.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent position with steady, ongoing work
- Monday to Friday hours, with overtime paid under the award
- Variety of residential, commercial and new-build projects
- PPE, tools and equipment supplied
- Safety inductions and on-the-job training
- Supportive team environment with room to grow your career
Task & responsibilities
Job assessment and planning
- Inspect surfaces and work out what preparation, materials and coatings each job needs.
- Read job specifications, colour schedules and work orders, and estimate the materials needed.
- Liaise with clients, builders and supervisors on scope, colours and timelines.
Surface preparation
- Protect floors, fixtures, furniture and nearby surfaces with drop sheets and masking.
- Clean, wash and degrease surfaces before treatment.
- Remove old paint, wallpaper and loose material by scraping, sanding, burning off or chemical stripping.
- Fill cracks, holes and joints with putty, plaster or fillers, and sand them smooth.
Application of coatings
- Mix, thin and tint paints, and match colours to specifications.
- Apply sealers, primers, undercoats and finish coats using brushes, rollers and spray equipment.
- Paint interior and exterior walls, ceilings, timber, doors, trims, fences and metal work.
- Apply protective and decorative finishes such as varnishes, stains and enamels.
- Check finished work for coverage, consistency and quality, and touch up as needed.
Equipment, safety and site management
- Set up, use and dismantle ladders, trestles and mobile scaffolding safely.
- Clean, maintain and store brushes, rollers, spray guns and other tools.
- Handle, store and dispose of paints, solvents and chemicals in line with Safety Data Sheets and environmental rules.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures, including PPE, working at heights and lead-paint precautions.
- Leave work areas clean and tidy at the end of each day and when the job is complete.
Other duties
- Guide and support apprentices or less experienced painters when required.
- Record hours, materials used and job progress, and report issues to the supervisor.
- Carry out other reasonable duties that match the Painter's skills.
Qualification & experience
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent, or at least [3] years of full-time experience as a Painter
- Proven experience in residential and/or commercial painting
- Strong skills in surface preparation and in brush, roller and spray application
- Good knowledge of paint types, primers, sealers and finishes
- Able to work safely at heights using ladders, trestles and scaffolding
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- High attention to detail and pride in a quality finish
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work on your own or in a team
