The City of Saskatoon invites applications for a dedicated Painter I to contribute to the Utilities and Environment division, specifically within Facilities Management. In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing, repairing, and applying a wide variety of protective and decorative finishes to various surfaces. This includes buildings, structures, fixtures, furniture, and essential equipment, using both hand and mechanized equipment. The successful candidate will expertly apply a range of materials, including paints, epoxies, rubberized coatings, and stains, ensuring high-quality results across all projects within Saskatoon. A key aspect of this position involves meticulously planning and completing assigned work through work orders and maintenance schedules, including crucial preventative maintenance activities for city facilities. You will also be tasked with accurately determining material quantities, preparing estimates for both labour and material costs, and efficiently requisitioning necessary supplies for painting projects. Furthermore, the role requires the operation and safe transport of tools, materials, equipment, and personnel to and from various work sites across Saskatoon, utilizing City of Saskatoon vehicles in strict adherence to fleet and safety policies. This position demands a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively within a structured environment, supporting the city's infrastructure needs. The commitment to employee health and safety is paramount, ensuring compliance with provincial and municipal OH&S policies, hazard assessments, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. This is a chance to apply your trade skills within a dynamic public service setting, directly impacting the community of Saskatoon.
To excel as a Painter I with the City of Saskatoon, candidates must possess a Grade 12 education combined with five years of current non-journeyperson experience in the painting and decorating trade, specifically within the commercial building construction or industrial plant field. A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and a current SGI driver's abstract demonstrating a safe driving record are essential for operating city equipment and transporting materials. Applicants must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of standard painting and decorating methods, materials, and equipment, including a deep understanding of the properties of various paints, lacquers, and other protective or decorative finishes. The ability to precisely mix, blend, and match paints and finishes to achieve desired colours and textures, including accurately matching existing shades and using correct proportions and additives, is critical. Furthermore, candidates should possess strong skill in surface preparation and application techniques, including specialty coatings such as epoxies and rubberized paints for applications like pools, to ensure required thickness, smoothness, and overall finish quality. Proficiency in the safe and effective use of trade tools and equipment, including hand and mechanical applicators and spray machines, with the necessary dexterity for intricate trim work, is also a core requirement. The role demands the ability to interpret blueprints and specifications for planning and organizing work, preparing accurate painting cost estimates, and maintaining meticulous records of labour, materials, and equipment. The successful individual will also exhibit the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize their workload, execute assigned work orders efficiently, and accurately document labour, materials, and any deficiencies using a CMMS/SAP system. This position requires the ability to work safely with minimal supervision, follow both oral and written instructions, maintain effective working relationships, adapt to changing tasks, and meet the physical demands inherent to the work, including lifting, working in varied positions, on ladders or scaffolds, and potential exposure to fumes, mists, and dust. Knowledge of and the ability to comply with Occupational Health & Safety legislation, City OH&S programs, hazard assessments, and PPE requirements are non-negotiable for this role. Demonstrated skill in the use of tools and techniques related to drywall applications would be considered a valuable asset.
