Drywaller/Painter – Saint John or Moncton

Drywaller/Painter – Saint John or MonctonCompensation: $23 – $26/ hour (full-time / permanent)The Job – Drywaller/PainterDrywallers at On Side are important team members who help rebuild and restore damaged personal and commercial property, anywhere and anytime disaster strikes. Delighting clients by making damaged drywall disappear and new drywall appear in the form of smooth walls and appropriately textured ceilings, drywallers make clients believe magic has happened.Painters add colour to clients' dreams with fresh, clean surfaces in the perfect shade.What you bring as a Drywaller/PainterExperience working in construction environments with tools and the skills to use themStrong people and communication skillsAttention to detail, passion for quality, and pride in the work you doA safety mindsetValid driver’s licence and a clean criminal record (we do check)Ability to communicate in EnglishWhat you’re responsible for…A drywaller is skilled in the following ways:Measuring, cutting and installing drywall sheetsTear out old or damaged drywallCut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior cornersFill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks using trowel and broad knifeTape and embed jointsTexturing of all typesSite preparation and protectionA painter is skilled in the following ways:Estimate the quantity of materials required by measuring surfaces, reviewing scopes, sketches and work ordersRemove old coatings by stripping with solvents, heat, sanding, wire brushing, or water and abrasive blastingPrepare surfaces for covering by cleaning, filling nail holes and cracks, and sanding rough spotsApply an undercoat primer or sealer before painting, or apply sizing before wallpaperingMatch specified colours by using premixed paints, or mixing colour and thinning and drying additivesUse brushes, rollers or spray guns to apply liquid coatings such as paint, stain or varnish to surfaces of wood, metal, brick, concrete, plaster, stucco or stoneApply finishes that are sponged, ragged and layeredApply paper, vinyl or natural and synthetic fabric wallcoveringsOther stuff that’ll help you be successful but isn’t mandatory:Drywall Finisher and Plasterer ticketFinish carpentry skillsWHMISFirst AidOf NoteDisasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement.What’s in it for you?We’re an established company in a growing industry and we need awesome people! We want to start you off on a career path you’ll love, we want you to be fulfilled by your work, and we want to provide you with a steady pay-cheque. We also love that we’re able to provide an employee assistance program, RRSP matching program, excellent health plan which includes extended medical (chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, vision, and more!), dental, long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance.We provide on-the-job training with opportunity for development—promotions and national career movement are yours for the taking (well, with a few months under your belt). At On Side, we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.Get on our side!Both major weather disasters and minor accidents involving water, fire, and more happen every day, and in our industry this is how we keep busy, restoring properties 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Mother Nature usually doesn’t wait for an invitation, but we’re in the business of dealing with party crashers, and we’ve done it for over 40 years!We have branches from Victoria, BC to St. John’s, Newfoundland and (almost) everywhere in between. Our fantastic team of over 1,800 employees stretches far and wide across Canada, and we’re growing—YOU could be the next great addition! #J-18808-Ljbffr