Painter - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

VFO CS Facility Services:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Aug 09, 2023

Closing Date

Aug 29, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$53,955 to $72,847 per year

Grade

Hours

40
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 2 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location:

North Campus Edmonton. This role is inperson.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

Facilities Services is accountable to ensure planning and resourcing for the delivery of maintenance, custodial and inspection services to Campus Services' physical assets, comprising approximately 60 buildings with a total area in excess of 160,000 square meters.

Position

Under the general supervision of the Finishing Foreman, the journeyman painter performs paintings and paint-related activities in all the areas of Campus services including residence, offices, common areas, ect.

The incumbent interacts with other divisions and contractors to ensure that coordinated, efficient and timely services are provided, and is able to work with minimum supervision.

The painter assists the foreman with training and supervision 10-20 summer staff.

Duties
Application of coating - 60%

Preparation of substrates - 20%

Demolition
Mold removal
Access panel installation
General carpentry
Structural and semistructural repairs
Drywall replacement
Taping, texturing and plater lathe repair
Concrete work

Toxic Materials Management - 10%

Mold
Lead based coatings
Solvents and thinners
Paints
Containment
Abatement
Disposal

Furniture finishing and refinishing, wallpapering, sandblasting, power washing - 10%

Removal of various finishes from various items of furniture by use of chemicals, scrapers, and sandpaper
The mixing of stains and fillers to required match
Color matching is very important process in finishing and refinishing furniture
Estimate the amount of material required to complete each project
Removal of graffiti from various surfaces
Preparation of various surfaces to accept paint and other coatings
Cleaning the exterior of buildings

Other Duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Journeyman and painters trade certificate (3 years apprenticeship program)

Preferred Qualifications

Two years on the job work experience
Asbestos Awareness (Alberta Human Resources & Employment issues)
Mold

Awareness

Must have training in health and safety codes, toxic waste disposal, proper handling and storage of toxic and flammable materials
WHMIS Certificate
First Aid Training, Occupational Health and Safety Act Training
Fall Prevention Training
Customer Service Training

How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.