Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares, repairs and paints a wide variety of buildings, structures, fixtures, furniture, equipment, etc., by hand or mechanized equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance of buildings, structures, etc., in accordance with predetermined maintenance schedules.
• Initiates and completes work order documents.
• Prepares material and labour cost estimates for painting projects and orders painting supplies.
• Monitors and inspects the work of painting staff and contractors.
• Transports material, equipment and staff to and from job sites.
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon’s Administrative Occupational Health & Safety Policies and departmental procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of a Saskatchewan Journeyperson Painter and Decorator Certificate or inter-provincial certificate.
• Three years' journeyperson experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment for painting preparation and painting.
• Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and other civic employees.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved.