Trades 2 – Painter

About the role

The Trades 2 – Painter position at the University of British Columbia involves skilled painting work across campus facilities. The role includes surface preparation, paint mixing, and the application of a variety of decorative and protective coatings to interior and exterior structures.

Key responsibilities

• Request and obtain materials and equipment needed for each painting assignment.
• Prepare surfaces by scraping, power washing, sandblasting, minor caulking and plastering.
• Mix and match paints and stains to achieve required colours and finishes.
• Apply paint, stains, vinyl and paper wall coverings, epoxy coatings, and other protective coatings using brush, roller, and air‑less spray techniques.
• Cover a wide range of items including walls, railings, doors, windows, lamp posts, fire hydrants, signage, curbs, vehicles, and furniture.
• Produce estimates, inspection reports and respond to emergency call‑outs as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety protocols.
• Occasionally supervise apprentices or labourers and provide on‑the‑job training.

Required profile

• Union‑affiliated staff member in the CUPE 116 classification.
• Experience in commercial or institutional painting and surface preparation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a trades team.
• Willingness to perform occasional after‑hours or emergency work.

Required skills

• Brush, roller and air‑less spray painting techniques.
• Paint and stain mixing.
• Surface preparation methods such as scraping, power washing, sandblasting, caulking and plastering.
• Application of epoxy coatings.
• Installation of vinyl and paper wall coverings.

What we offer

• Monthly salary range of $6,774.00 – $7,226.00 CAD.
• Opportunity for overtime at double time.
• Progressive vacation accrual up to 6 weeks.
• University pension contribution of 9.4% of gross earnings.
• Annual tuition credit of 12 undergraduate credits.
• Access to UBC employee discounts and perks.