Painter

The placement student is primarily responsible for performing general painting duties and providing support to other team members on job sites. The student undertaking this placement is also responsible for learning the techniques and processes of the painting trade

Skills You Might Learn

• Work in a manner that is safe at all times. Adhere to workplace health and safety policies and proactively contribute in maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure working relationships on-site are maintained with all clients, trades people, other team members and supervisors. Act in a manner that favourably represents the organisation.
• Efficient use of painting supplies and tools to minimise wastage.
• Perform all work to a high standard with minimum defects.
• Display a positive attitude and treat others with respect.
• Follow lawful direction provided by Site Supervisors, Senior Members of the team and the Director.
• Adhere to the policies and processes of ITL Painting Services.
• Attend work punctually and conduct yourself in professional manner.
• Attend and participate in any site safety inductions, meetings or training sessions.

Typical Tasks & Duties

• Attend and complete relevant site safety inductions and any required safety tasks prior to working on-site.
• Preparation of surface prior to coating also involves preparing work area such as covering floors, furniture and windows and applying masking tape.
• Perform painting duties as required including painting of surfaces using paint brushes, spray gun or paint rollers.
• Assist the Painter by ensuring trays are filled with paint and sections are prepared ready for painting.
• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures.
• Tidy up and clean work site.
• Wash out painting equipment in appropriate wash areas.
• Load and unload work vehicles.
• Perform general manual labour duties such as lifting and carrying.
• As required liaise with other tradespeople, site supervisors, builders and clients in a professional manner.
• Follow direction and complete instructions.
• Work efficiently and safely.
• Perform other general duties as required.

Student Requirements

Genuine interest
White card
Can do attitude

Dress Requirements

Work boots
Hi vis top

Special Transport Requirements

Own transport to an from placement