About This Role
This role is for an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Skilled Spray Painter to join a production and finishing team. You will be responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing high-performance coatings, and applying precise finishes using advanced spray equipment, brushes, and rollers.
Responsibilities
- Clean, sand, scrape, sandblast, hydro-blast, or steam-clean surfaces to remove old paint, rust, and debris
- Repair cracks/holes and apply sealers prior to coating
- Set up, operate, and maintain spray painting equipment to apply paints, stains, lacquers, enamels, varnishes, fiberglass, metal coatings, or fire retardants
- Read specifications to determine material quantities
- Mix and thin paints to exact color and viscosity requirements
- Manage chemical inventory safely
- Assemble and erect scaffolding, ladders, and swing stages in full compliance with safety standards
- Ensure even coverage, proper adhesion, and defect-free finishes while maintaining a clean, organized work area
- Assist with cost estimates, material selection, color scheme options, or wall-covering applications as needed
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in spray painting, industrial/commercial coating, or high-end residential finishing
- Valid Driver’s License (must be able to travel to job sites across Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and St. Albert)
- Proven mastery of spray equipment (HVLP, airless, or conventional guns), power tools, surface prep machinery, and complex coating mixing/thinning techniques
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work at heights on scaffolding or swing stages
- Ability to perform repetitive movements
- Ability to stand or bend for extended periods
- Strong familiarity with PPE (respirators, safety harnesses, eye protection) and safe chemical handling/ventilation protocols
- Exceptional attention to detail with basic math skills for estimating material quantities and measuring surface areas
Nice to have:
- Forklift / Lift License (Operating forklifts or telehandlers on site)
- Aerial Work Platform (AWP) / Scissor Lift & Boom Lift Certification
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting [Day 1 / After 90 days]
- Overtime opportunities
- Retirement plan options [e.g., RRSP match]
- Paid vacation days, personal leave, and company holidays
- Long-term career stability
- Advancement opportunities across painting and general contracting divisions
- Ongoing training
- Top-tier safety equipment