Apprentice Painter

**Apprentice Painter***:
**Competition Number**:24/221A
**Posting Scope**:Internal / External
**Posted Date**:February 11, 2025
**Closing Date: February 25, 2025, 4:30 PM PST**

**Department**:Engineering & Public Works
**Posting Type**: Temporary - up to 4 years

**Work schedule**:Monday to Friday ( 40 hour work week)

Apprentices shall be paid at the following percentage of the fully qualified bargaining unit Painter position:

- 1st year - 70%
- 2nd year - 75%
- 3rd year - 80%
- 4th year - 90%.

Fully Qualified Painter Rate of Pay: $41.51 per hour, Pay Grade 11

**Employee Group**:This is a CUPE Local 50 position
**Number of Vacancies**:1

This Apprenticeship Training Program is a joint effort between the Corporation of the City of Victoria and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 50. The program focuses on developing skilled trades professionals.

For more details on the Apprenticeship Training Program, please review our Apprenticeship Training Program Overview document **linked here.**

**POSITION FUNCTION**

**KEY DUTIES**
- Assisting in measuring areas and calculating materials needed for painting projects.
- Observing and gaining experience in coordinating work with subcontractors and other City departments.
- Supporting experienced painters in diagnosing paint and coating failures and necessary maintenance.
- Assisting in setting up work areas with proper traffic control, ventilation, and confined space entry when required.
- Participating in informing relevant parties, such as agencies, businesses, and residents, about project details.
- Contributing to the completion of records and reports related to safety, work orders, inspections, and more.
- Assisting in surface preparation, which may involve sanding, scraping, patching, pressure washing, and other methods.
- Operating vehicles and trailers for equipment and material transportation.
- Gaining experience with hand tools and power equipment, such as spray systems and scaffolds.
- Assisting in routine maintenance and cleaning of painting equipment.
- Learning to remove graffiti from City property as necessary.
- Contributing to related duties within your capabilities.

**INDEPENDENCE**
- Receive work assignments from journey-level Painters or supervisors through work orders or verbal instructions.
- Completed work will be overseen and evaluated by experienced professionals to ensure quality standards.
- Seek guidance from journey-level Painters or supervisors for aspects like adjusting work schedules or selecting appropriate colors.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Physical Effort**:

- Work from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms. (often)
- Work in awkward positions with arms unsupported. (frequent)
- Perform repetitious tasks such as brushing, rolling, spraying, and blasting (often)
- Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (often)

**Mental Effort**:

- Short periods of mental concentration while detail painting. (occasional)

**Visual/Auditory Effort**:

- Short periods of visual concentration while detail painting. (occasional)

**Work Environment**:

- Painting Booth (frequent)
- Sand Blasting Booth (frequent)
- Work from heights. (often)
- Work outside in all weather conditions. (frequent)
- Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous materials. (continuous)

**KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Able to learn to organize and prioritize work tasks effectively.
- Develop communication skills for discussing job-related matters.
- Acquire the ability to read and interpret product and safety data sheets.
- Develop proficiency in operating and maintaining various hand and power tools and painting equipment.
- Gain experience in operating an articulating boom lift and aerial lift truck.
- Develop skills to maintain accurate records of tasks and activities.
- Establish effective working relationships with team members.
- Learn to communicate effectively with the public and outside agencies.
- Understand and practice safe work procedures while operating equipment and tools.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification**:

- Completion of high school education.
- Eligible for registration in a painter and decorator or related trades program.

Potential to obtain the necessary training and certifications as listed below:

- Certificate of Trades Qualification in Painter and Decorator.
- Eligibility to pursue a Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

As you progress in your apprenticeship, you will work towards achieving these qualifications, which will contribute to your growth as an Apprentice Painter.

**Experience**:
An Apprentice Painter requires at least 6 months of basic knowledge and experience related to tasks and responsibilities similar to those outlined in the position. This may involve hands-on engagement through projects, formal training and work exposure.
- Basic understanding and exposure to painting tasks, techniques, and tools.
- Practical