We are seeking an experienced Painter to lead spray-application work and deliver high-quality finishing touches on residential painting projects. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of professional painting experience, strong spray-equipment skills, and a sharp eye for detail. Painters are commonly responsible for applying coatings with spray equipment, inspecting finished surfaces, and completing touch-ups to achieve an even professional coverage.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate spray-painting equipment to apply primer, paint, stain, and protective coatings to walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and other surfaces.
- Review project specifications, paint products, sheens, and application requirements before beginning work.
- Apply smooth, even spray coats while maintaining proper spray technique, overlap, distance, and coverage.
- Coordinate with the Painter’s Laborer to ensure floors, windows, fixtures, and adjacent surfaces are properly protected before spraying.
- Inspect sprayed surfaces for runs, drips, thin coverage, overspray, texture issues, and other deficiencies.
- Perform finishing touches and touch-ups using rollers, brushes, or spray equipment as needed.
- Cut in edges, complete detail work, and ensure clean lines and a flawless final appearance.
- Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot spray guns, hoses, compressors, filters, and related equipment.
- Follow manufacturer instructions, jobsite procedures, and all safety requirements, including proper respirator and PPE use.




- Communicate clearly with the crew and supervisor regarding progress, material needs, defects, and project timelines.
- Assist with minor surface preparation, patching, sanding, caulking, and priming when needed.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 7 years of professional painting experience required.
- Proven experience operating spray-painting equipment in residential, commercial, or production settings.
- Robust knowledge of paint types, primers, coatings, thinning, drying times, and finish quality.
- Ability to identify and correct paint deficiencies quickly and efficiently.
- Skilled in brush, roller, and spray application methods.
- Excellent attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and color-matching ability.
- Ability to work independently and direct or collaborate with a painter’s laborer.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to work around paint fumes, dust, and cleaning solvents while using appropriate respiratory and personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work from ladders, lifts, or scaffolding when required.

This job has a 3 month probation period to evaluate work and proficiencies.

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Painter (Edmonton)
🏢 Prairie Construction & Maintenance
📍 Edmonton