Skype Painting & Maintenance, based in Donnybrook, Vic does all type of painting work. They also do door paint, feature walls and other jobs as per clients' need and requirements. Currently, they have a vacancy for a full-time painting trade worker to join their team with right skills and experience, who can take the lead and work independently.
Main Responsibilities
Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate as well as protect interior or exterior surfaces,
Read blueprints/instructions and examining surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary.
Read work order or receive instructions from supervisor/homeowner regarding painting
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool and additionally remove old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting
Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc
Fill nail holes, cracks and joints with appropriate material caulk, putty, plaster
Select premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil for required colour
Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools like brushes, spray gun and paint rollers
Thinning drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colours




Remove fixtures, like pictures, electric switch covers, from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver
Spread drop cloths over floors as well as room furnishings, and also cover surfaces, like baseboards, door frames and windows to protect surfaces during painting
Create special effects like wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects by applying paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to
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
Work closely with clients to select colour schemes and finishes
Estimating costs involved and negotiating prices
Requirements
AQF Certificate III relevant qualifications.
Relevant experience and skillset to perform aforementioned duties.
At least 1 years' experience in a domestic painting role in the painting and decorating industry.
Must have construction induction card.
Positive understanding of colour theory and various finish types.
Have at least one contactable work referee.
Salary
- $78,000 - $85,000 plus super
Only eligible and short-listed applicants will be considered.
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📌 Painting, Wallpapering & Signage - Skype Painting & Maintenance (Melbourne)
🏢 Skype Painting & Maintenance
📍 Melbourne