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House Painter

House Painter
Agility Painters Limited

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Classification symbol Trades and Services
Salary
From $28 an hour
Job posted on June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Duties and tasks:
  • Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments; calculating materials required for a job.
  • Erecting scaffolding and ladders; setting up ventilators and other safety equipment to protect.
  • Painters from unhealthy fumes.
  • Mixing and matching paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications.
  • Covering trim, floors, furniture and other surfaces with masking tape, drop cloths and other protective coverings.
  • Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches.
  • Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them.
  • Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them.
  • Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers.
  • Cutting and hanging wallpaper, vinyl and backing paper.
  • Following safeguards, rules and regulations.

Skills and knowledge:
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques.
  • Basic math skills and knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them.
  • Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns etc.) and in various heights and spaces while observing all safety measures. Physical strength, stamina and dexterity.
  • Good colour vision and aesthetic instincts. Conscientious with great attention to detail.
  • Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule. Knowledge of all the applicable health and safety standards.

Job Type: Full-timePay: From $28.00 per hourExpected hours: 30 per weekBenefits:
  • Visa sponsorship

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:
  • Commission
  • Overtime pay

Work Location: In personApplication Deadline: 21/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 07/07/2025
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