Painter - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Catholic Schools

Edmonton Catholic Schools

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another.

The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Painter:

Requisition ID: 7027

Hours Per Week: 40

Position:
Existing

FTE: 1

Department:
Facility Infrastructure

No Months Per Year: 12

Position Status:
Permanent

Employee Group:

AUPE

Rate of Pay:
$75,708 - $75,708

Posting Closing Date: 4/7/23

The job performs a wide range of work including preparing surfaces and painting materials and performing brush, roller and spray-painting for maintenance, repair, decoration and construction projects.

Work may involve procedures of a technical nature and requires the use of a variety of hand and power tools.

The duties are of moderate complexity and are completed with mínimal supervision. Assignments will vary considerably depending on the unit served.

Some jobs in this class may entail supervisory responsibility. Where supervision is required, the job must achieve smooth workflow by delegating assignments and explaining procedures.

Responsibilities require a qualified Journeyman Painter trades certificate and the ability to demonstrate considerable expertise, working knowledge and leadership in their unit.

The job also requires an understanding of other trades and the department activities.

Work is performed within the Division/department policies and procedures and is guided by painting and spray painting principles, standards, practices and those established by the department.

Work is completed in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and guidelines and the Division's goals and objectives.

There is considerable discretion exercised by the incumbent in the performance of its regular duties.

This position may be used to fill two (2) vacant positions.

Responsibilities:

Repair, maintenance and renovation
Prepare interior and exterior surfaces to be painted by cleaning, sanding, brushing, patching holes and cracks with appropriate fillers removing all rough spots and imperfections
Select premixed paints or prepare paints to match specified colours by mixing colour pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances
Prepare wood/metal surfaces by removing old coating by stripping with solvents, heat, sanding, wire brushing, or water and sand blasting
May remove graffiti and complete other emergency painting projects as required
Participate in the refinishing of gym floors, stages etc.
Estimate time, material, equipment and supplies needed
Select and ensure the proper use of tools and materials
Assist department staff with a variety of projects and provide coveroff during absences as required
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Worksite, material and equipment maintenance
Ensure proper ventilation in working area at all times
Ensure worksites are clean and maintained within safety standards (i.e. clean and store brushes, rollers and paints/varnishes and all flammable liquids)
Ensure tools and equipment are operating properly and report deficiencies to supervisor
Building site security
Ensure materials and tools are safely operated and stored at all times
Secure building as required depending on worksite requirements

Job Qualifications:

High School, plus a current Alberta Journeyman Painter and Decorator Certificate.
Several years of related experience is required
Requires a general understanding of the Alberta Building Code and strong knowledge of OHS Regulations and legislation, regulations governing WHMIS and TGD
Knowledge of department and unit policies, procedures, business and operations
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs
Word, Outlook and the Internet is required; knowledge of electronic attendance systems is an asset
Standard First Aid/CPR is an asset

Abilities and Skills:

Ability to calculate and estimate proportions and quantities of paints
Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment when dealing with other trades, school principals, teachers, students, coworkers and the general public
Ability to work at heights is required as well as a good sense of colour
Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
Fluency in the English language including both oral and written communication skills
Ability to schedule, plan task priorities for self and others, while managing several projects with conflicting demands
Physically able to complete the duties using appropriate tools and techniques (lifting up to 30Kg/66lbs)
A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to travel to various sites within Edmonton
Ability to pro