Lead Hand Painter - Journeyperson
Core
Lead and oversee all hotel painting operations, including surface preparation, painting, finishing, and drywall repairs to maintain the hotel's visual appeal.
Role type
Lead Hand Painter (Journeyperson)
Builds
Interior and exterior painted surfaces, drywall repairs, and finished rooms for hotel guests
Domain
Hospitality / Construction & Finishing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Surface preparation, painting and finishing techniques, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, team supervision, inventory management, safety compliance (WHMIS/OH&S), physical labor (lifting, climbing)
Preferred skills
Trade certification (Journeyperson/Red Seal), experience in hospitality environments, valid driver's license, knowledge of low-VOC products
Technologies
Paints, stains, finishes, protective coatings, drywall materials, wallpaper removal tools
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise painting staff; assign tasks and ensure timelines; prepare work areas and surfaces; apply paints and finishes; oversee drywall repairs and touch-ups; coordinate schedules to minimize guest disruption; train and mentor team members; manage inventory of materials and tools; maintain work documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties