Aquatic Coating Applicator

Dunk Pools, a division of the Hazelwood Group, is seeking for an Aquatic Coating Applicator to join the team based in Nanaimo, BC. This is a full-time, permanent position.

As part of the coatings crew, the Applicators will perform work at the dunk Manufacturing facility in Nanaimo, and will also travel off-site to various locations around the Province to perform re-coating work. Applicators can expect to be away from home for 2-5 days at a time. Responsibilities will include tearing off old coating systems, properly disposing of older coatings, prepping metal pool walls, and coating the pools to a quality finish. All necessary equipment and PPE will be provided to ensure that work is performed in the safest manner possible.

**Benefits of Employment - Why work at dunk?**
- Excellent group benefits plan (health & dental premiums are 100% employer paid).
- RRSP matching plan available after 1 year of employment.
- Priority access to Telus Health Virtual Care (see a doctor any time - 24/7, 365 days a year).
- Strong team environment that encourages and supports continuous learning and career advancement.
- Employee & Family Assistance Plan
- Annual financial donations to volunteer organizations directly supported by our employees.
- Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team that values employee input and ideas.

**Compensation**
- $24 to $28 per hour, depending on experience.

**Qualifications**
- Experience as a painter, sandblaster, or with a spray gun.
- Ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools.
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR preferred.
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
- Critical eye for identifying defects.
- Commitment to quality and safety.
- Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor.
- Experience painting with different types of paint guns (airless, pot, plural gun, air brush).
- Experience in a leadership role supervising 2 or more people.

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Experience painting/air brushing as a hobby.
- 5+ years’ experience in a Foreman type role.
- Experience with logístical and coordination planning
- Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting different mechanical systems.
- First Aid and WHIMIS certificates.

**Work Conditions**
- Job requires ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required (e.g. hard-hat, safety boots, respirator, etc.).
- Regularly in conditions that include heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects of up to 50lbs.
- Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
- Must be able to work away from home for 2-5 days at a time.
- Noise level is generally loud.
- Excellent stamina is required.
- Hazards associated with the industry.

At Dunk, we believe in pushing, innovating, and disrupting the status quo. We aren’t afraid to try something new, fail at it, and learn from it. There’s no room for perfection here and we try not to take ourselves too seriously, but we still strive for excellence every day. Continuous improvement is an idea that drives all aspects of our business.

**Salary**: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work away from home for 2-5 days at a time?
- Are you currently located in the Nanaimo area?
- Do you have your own reliable transportation?

**Experience**:

- Operating Paint Guns: 3 years (preferred)
- Leadership: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Driving Licence (required)