About the Painter Position
Our organization is seeking a skilled painter to fill this permanent role, working full-time in the Newcastle/Maitland Region.
This position requires you to work 40 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime depending on project requirements.
Your primary work location will be various client sites across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Install, patch, and repair plasterboard, rendering, and drywall.
* Apply finishing coats and ensure smooth, clean, and durable finishes.
* Prepare surfaces (cleaning, sanding, priming) for painting, ensuring a long-lasting finish.
* Apply various types of paint (oil-based, water-based, or specialty finishes) to walls, ceilings, and exterior surfaces.
* Repair and touch up painted surfaces as needed.
* Conduct regular property inspections and maintenance in both common areas and private residences.
* Handle small repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks as needed.
* Assist in the upkeep of grounds, such as basic landscaping or minor repairs to pathways and fencing.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a painter, particularly in commercial properties.
* Previous work in aged care or retirement living settings is highly desirable.
* A construction white card is required.
* Covid and flu vaccination are required.
* A driver's license is required.
* A police check WWAC & WWCC is required.