Painter

About the Opportunity

Join the team at Southwest Properties as a Painter and hone your craft by transforming living spaces within residential apartment buildings. This role includes painting both occupied and vacant residential units along with shared common areas. Southwest Properties values innovation and quality, aiming to design environments that inspire residents and visitors alike.

What Makes Working Here Great

• Flexible health and dental insurance plans including single and family options
• Employee and family assistance programs for support
• Matching 4% Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRRSP)
• Annual incentives promoting health and wellness
• Allowance for employee transit costs
• Reimbursement opportunities for qualified educational programs
• Social gatherings fostering community bonding
• Matching charitable donations program
• One paid volunteer day annually supporting a chosen organization
• Two additional personal days granted yearly
• Employee discount initiatives

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Painter, you will address work orders promptly, applying your skills across various tasks in residential buildings located throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30am to 4:00pm, including a half-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

Key Duties

• Perform drywall repairs including taping, mudding, and sanding in preparation for painting
• Remove switch plates and patch holes in walls
• Apply paint on walls, kitchen and bathroom cabinets (inside and out), bathroom walls, silicone tubs, closets, and other surfaces to Southwest’s quality standards
• Maintain positive tenant relations by scheduling repairs thoughtfully
• Respond quickly to service requests
• Regularly update the inventory list and communicate supply needs to the office including occasionally ordering paint
• Coordinate professionally with contractors and subcontractors
• Carry out repairs on exterior trims of suites
• Support the Maintenance Department as needed

Working Conditions

The work environment involves exposure to dust, dirt, varying temperatures, strong fumes, confined spaces, repetitive movements, standing for lengthy periods, and working at heights regularly. Daily tools include paintbrushes, rollers, patching materials, hammers, drills, screwdrivers, and ladders. Personal Protective Equipment will be supplied.

Qualifications and Skills for Success

The ideal applicant will have between 3 and 4 years of experience in similar painting roles and possess a relevant painting certificate or course completion.

• Capability to execute assigned tasks independently
• Maintaining professionalism and tact in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, tenants, and the public
• Skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work efficiently

This position requires completion of a Criminal Records Check plus possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Certifications in WHMIS, Fall Arrest, and First Aid are also prerequisites.

Commitment to Diversity

Southwest Properties is dedicated to building a diverse workforce that respects different experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. The company fosters an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all employees.

Additional Information

Thank you for considering Southwest Properties. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. The team finds joy in creating joyful spaces for others.