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Responsibilities:
- Repairs, prepares and performs general maintenance to walls, ceilings and other surfaces in order to apply a variety of paints, materials and textures to surfaces (e.g. spray painting, stippling, texturing, drywall taping, plastering, adhesives, vinyl wall coverings, etc.).
- Orders materials and supplies as required.
- Mixes colours and tints paint from a variety of descriptions and matches existing colours on surfaces for which colour charts are sometimes no longer available.
- Prepares special mixes and applications which will resist damage for certain surfaces (e.g. epoxies, textures, etc.).
- Strips, repairs and refinishes hardwood floors and furniture and uses stains to match existing surfaces.
- Acts as a consultant to departments, supervisors, contractors and students and recommends types of finishes to be applied to given surfaces.
- Supervises painting projects as required or assigned.
- Researches new techniques, products and methods to apply new finishes to surfaces.
- Maintains a record of completed tasks (finishes, time requirements, colour, work area, dates, etc.) for future reference.
- Acts on job requisitions and brings them to completion.
- Maintains work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Works with other trades in Facilities on repair and renovation projects.
- Assists in evacuations, according to procedures, in a safe and responsible manner, whenever necessary.
- Is responsible for security, maintenance and repair of all tools and equipment.
Job Details
Principal Duties
Qualifications
- High school completion or acceptable alternative.
- At least five years of directly related experience.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of the sections of the building and fire codes and trade standards applicable to the painting trade.
- Must be able to perform all work related to the trade independently.
- Must be able to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds and swing stages as required.
- Must be able to supervise others and communicate and work effectively with all staff, students and the public.
- Must be able to handle and operate all tools and equipment necessary for the performance of duties.
- Must be able to multi-task and be flexible with work schedules.
- Must be capable of performing the duties as assigned.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must be able to lift and transport heavy items without accident or injury (up to 50 lb.)
- Must possess a valid Certificate of Qualification as a Painter, issued by the Manitoba Department of Labour.
Length of Engagement:
hour(s)
Application Deadline:
May 31, 2024 12:00 am
Company Information:
Number of employees: Information not available
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The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.