The Client JAGI'S Painting Services Pty Ltd is a reputable residential painting services company located in Tarneit, VIC.. They now seek an experienced Painting Trades Worker to join their team to service Tarneit, VIC and surrounding suburbs.

The Role

This is a full time salary with an annual salary set at $80,000 depending on experience plus superannuation.

Responsibilities Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel and other finishes to surfaces using spray guns, brushes or rollers.

Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal for finish coats.

Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements and/or work orders.

Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

Fill cracks, holes and joints with caulk, putty, plaster or other fillers using caulking guns or putty knives.

Mix and match colours of paint, stain or varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives in order to obtain desired colours and consistencies.

Clean surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper.

Polish final coats to specified finishes.

Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners in order to determine work requirements.

Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.

Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering or faux finishing.

Waterproof buildings using water proofers and caulking.





Maintain correct record and general recordkeeping.

Follow established protection procedures.

Clean up the job site after work and return equipment and tools.

Maintain a clean work environment.

Put up scaffolding or setting up ladders to perform tasks above ground level

Wash surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush

Apply wallpaper fabrics

Estimating costs involved and negotiating prices Requirements AQF Certificate III relevant qualifications in painting

Relevant experience and skillset to perform aforementioned duties

At least 12 months of experience in commercial and residential painting role in the painting industry in a professional and commercial setting

At least 12 months of experience in high-performance and protective coatings

At least 12 months of experience in a wide range of painting techniques, including faux finishes, marbling, graining, and fresco

At least 12 months of experience in chemical stripping, abrasive blasting, and power washing techniques for surface preparation

At least 12 months of experience using specialized materials such as waterproofing membranes, epoxy floor systems

Construction induction card

Good understanding of colour theory and various finish types

Physical dexterity to climb ladders, carry heavy equipment and to stand for long periods of time

Additional tickets, EWP and relevant licenses will be looked upon favourably

📌 Painting Trades Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Labour Support Group
📍 Melbourne