Available Job Positions
1. Maintenance Painter
Responsibilities:
- Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
- Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.
- Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.
- Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)
- Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
- Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
- Apply varnish and other finishes
- Calculate costs and negotiate prices
- Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a painter
- Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them
- Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques
- Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns etc.)
- Good basic math skills
- Manual dexterity with excellent balance to work on scaffolding, ladders etc.
- Conscientious with great attention to detail
- High school diploma; successful completion of an apprenticeship is a plus.
Additional Details:
- Pay rate - $27.5/hour
- Location - Mississauga, ON, L5T 1V3
- Full Time, Permanent position
- Hours - 65 hours/Biweekly
- Number of Positions - 2
- Language Required - English
To apply please submit application directly on website or send your resume at info@matterix.org.
Job Posting Date: Feb 12, 2024.
2. Tile Setter
Responsibilities:
- Laying and setting tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
- Cutting and fitting tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
- Preparing, measuring and marking surfaces to be covered
- Mixing, applying and spreading cement, glue or other adhesives using hand tools
- Aligning and straightening tiles using levels and squares
- Applying plaster between tiles and removing excess plaster
- Cutting, polishing and installing marble and granite
- Removing and replacing cracked or damaged tiles
- Preparing cost estimates and orders
Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience as a tile and marble setter.
- Good communication skills.
- Basic carpentry skills.
- Advanced mathematical skills.
- Ability to operate hand and machine cutting tools.
- Knowledge of tiling designs and installation techniques.
- Ability to work crouching or kneeling for long periods.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Additional certifications in the field is a plus.
Additional Details:
- Location - Mississauga, ON, L5T 1V3
- Full Time, Permanent position
- Pay rate - $35/hour
- Hours - 65 hours/Biweekly
- Number of Positions - 2
- Language Required - English
To apply please submit application directly on website or send your resume at info@matterix.org.
Job Posting Date: Feb 12, 2024.