Painter/Plasterer - #1787772

Job Description

Location: Multi-Site Position- Primary Site: Health Sciences Centre

Painter/Plasterer (6 positions)- Repost
Infrastructure Support
Temporary Call In

Hours Based on the needs of the department Salary CG-26 ($24.06 - $26.63 per hour) Competition Number 2024001000 Posted Date 26 April 2024 Closing Date 3 May 2024

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to perform skilled and semi-skilled painting and plastering work to structures and equipment inside and outside of the property. Work will include preparing surfaces for painting and applying paint and finishes to interior and exterior structures, furniture and equipment. Wash, scrape and sand paper surfaces in preparation for painting; putties slight defects in woodwork, patches holes in walls; erects scaffolding; cleans paint brushes, rollers, spray guns and other equipment used in the painting process; spackles new gyproc, construction and sands and finishes same; apply and remove wall cover such as wallpaper and vinyl paper. Setup enclosures as per our Infection Control/Asbestos management protocol. The incumbent understands and applies knowledge of various paint types. This is a physically demanding position, which involves significant standing, walking, bending and lifting.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed to):
Lifting objects and equipment weighing 25 to 50 lbs. occurs on a regular basis.
Work involves standing and constantly walking (can include climbing ladders, scaffolds and stairs; bending, kneeling, crawling and stretching; painting walls, baseboards, ceilings and working in confined spaces).
Manual/physical activities include constant fine finger/precision work when painting trim or straight lines; using hand tools such as a sander, grinder, rotary tools and maintaining physical balance when climbing ladders or scaffolds.
Alertness and visual concentration are required when performing repetitive tasks such as mixing paint; climbing ladders and scaffolds; painting and plastering, operating power tools, etc.
Higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness for the health and safety of others is required when working in public areas where dust control, fumes and/or allergies are an issue or when working on ladders and scaffolding in crowded areas.
Interruptions and lack of control over work pace are experienced with competing priorities; changes to job while in progress; adverse weather conditions (if working outside), etc.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of a Journeyperson's Certificate in Painting/Plastering is required.
Experience as a journeyperson Painter/Plasterer in a commercial or industrial setting would be an asset.
Possession of a class IV driver's license and satisfactory drivers abstract is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*If there are no internal or external applicants who possess the required Journeyperson's Certificate as indicated above, consideration may be given to applicants with experience in painting/plastering subject to a satisfactory skills demonstration that will be conducted on site.

* Open to external applicants.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

**This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.