[ref. t29086601] Painter Lead

Position: Painter Lead

You’ll lead a team, ensure high-quality finishes, and support broader building work across residential and commercial sites。

Job duties:

• Discuss plans with relevant clients
• Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
• Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding and ladders, covering fixtures etc.
• Selecting the appropriate painting materials for different sites
• Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting including cleaning, sanding and patching by removing old paint and wall paper, fixing holes and cracks, smoothing and sealing, etc.
• Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
• Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
• Apply various paint finishes, including brush, rollers, spray application to interior and exterior surfaces
• Match paint samples for touch up
• Hanging wallpaper when required, trimming edges
• Tidying up and cleaning the tools, equipment and the work areas
• Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions, including working at heights
• Work effectively with other tradespeople on the construction site
• Lead and supervise painting crews on various job sites
• Any other duties the employer reasonably may require employee to perform

Guaranteed hours of work per week: minimum of 30 hours per week

Requirements for the job:

• At least 2 years of r work experience as a professional painter
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation paint application method, painting materials and painting skills, also using painting tools
• Have a positive attitude
• Be Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in various conditions including heights
• Be physically fit
• Full time availability, may works on weekends
• Valid New Zealand driver’s license and reliable transportation
• No criminal record
• Candidates need to be NZ citizens/residents