NL Health Services
Location
St John's, NL | Canada
Job description
Job Description
Location: Health Sciences Centre
Painter/Plasterer
Temporary, Call-In
Hours Based on the needs of the department. Salary Based on the NAPE HS Collective Agreements. Competition Number GENERAL205 Posted Date 15 June 2022 Closing Date Open Until Filled
About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.
Job Summary
Performs skilled painting and plastering work in preparing surfaces for painting and applying paint to interior and exterior structures, furniture and equipment. Washes, scrapes, burns and sand paper surfaces preparatory to 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; sparkles new gyproc, construction and sands and finishes same; puts up wall cover such as wallpaper and vinyl paper with adhesive and removes and installs vinyl tiles and wall base; maintains control of inventory; and performs a variety of skilled plastering work.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
The demands of the job occasionally result in fatigue, requiring periods of rest.
Lifting objects such as buckets of paint or boxes of plaster; and moving furniture and equipment weighing 25 to 50 lbs occurs on a regular basis.
Work involves standing and walking constantly in the performance of daily activities including climbing ladders, scaffolds and stairs; as well as bending, kneeling, crawling and stretching when plastering; painting walls, baseboards, ceilings and working in confined spaces.
Manual or physical activities include constant fine finger or precision work when painting trim or straight lines; using hand tools such as a sander, grinder, rotary tools, etc; using gross motor skills; and maintaining physical balance when climbing ladders or scaffolds.
Job Qualifications
Graduation from High School or equivalent.
A Journeyperson's Certificate in Painting/Plastering is required.
Three years' experience in painting in a commercial or industrial setting is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
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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 your 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.
Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email [email protected] or call 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.
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