Position: Permanent Full-Time Hours: 38 per week Salary: $73,150 to $81,000 per year (including superannuation) Location: Brisbane, with regular regional travel About Us: YB Painting Services is a growing, multicultural company that values teamwork, continuous learning, and dedication.
We use modern technology and software to manage our work efficiently.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our multicultural environment; proficiency in Portuguese is a great asset as we have several Brazilian apprentices and painters.
Role Overview: We are seeking a self-motivated, articulate professional painter to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a passion for painting, and the ability to mentor younger team members.
Responsibilities: • Paint interior and exterior commercial and residential sites, including new constructions and repaints, as directed by the project supervisor.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including filling holes, paint stripping, sanding, repairing woodwork, and removing old paint or wallpaper.
• Inspect surfaces to be painted.
• Clean equipment, work areas, and any splatters resulting from painting.
• Apply paint using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
• Apply undercoats, oil-based, gloss enamel, varnish or stain, and low sheen acrylic to surfaces.
• Mix paint and match colors for projects.
• Manage required paint materials for projects.
• Supervise the painting process, maintain records, and ensure work meets standards.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met at each job site.
Requirements: • Qualified tradesman painter with Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (desirable).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a professional painter.
• Experience managing multiple painting projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to ongoing education and self-improvement within the painting trade or other areas.
• Knowledgeable with technology and comfortable using software to manage work.
• Ability to work as a team and mentor younger team members.
• Proficiency in Portuguese is a significant advantage.
Benefits: • Competitive salary package including superannuation.
• Company car with fuel provided.
• Company-provided uniform.
• Access to high-end equipment, including Graco sprayers and Mirka dustless sanders.
• Internal painting school for updating skills with the latest techniques.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.