Experienced Painter – Luxury Hotel

About the role

As a Painter, you will play a key role in maintaining the hotel’s interior and exterior finishes, ensuring all painted and finished surfaces reflect the highest standards of cleanliness, durability, and aesthetic appeal. This hands‑on position is suited to an experienced tradesperson who takes pride in craftsmanship and thrives in a team environment within a luxury hospitality setting.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, patching, caulking, priming, and sealing.
• Apply paint, stains, varnishes, and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Match paint colors accurately for touch‑ups and ensure uniform finishes.
• Perform minor drywall repairs and remove or replace wallpaper when required.
• Complete assigned painting work orders and scheduled preventative maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to guests.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and safely handle paints, coatings, and chemicals in accordance with WHMIS and OH&S standards.
• Assist with inventory management of paint and supplies and report material needs.
• Collaborate with other departments and trades to coordinate project timelines and train junior team members.

Required profile

• 5–10 years of professional painting experience, preferably in a commercial, hospitality, or large‑scale facility.
• Proficient in all phases of surface preparation, paint application, and finish work.
• Skilled in drywall repair, patching, and wallpaper removal.
• Knowledge of eco‑friendly and low‑VOC products and best practices.
• Familiarity with WHMIS and OH&S workplace safety standards.

Required skills

• Surface preparation techniques (sanding, patching, priming).
• Paint application using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Drywall repair and wallpaper removal.
• Color matching for touch‑ups.
• Use of ladders, scaffolding, and power painting equipment.
• Compliance with WHMIS and OH&S safety standards.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Duty meals provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight meal) plus coffee breaks.
• Vacation tickets and other hotel benefits.
• Medical insurance.