Painting Assistant / Labourer — Brampton
The Home Tailors is a growing residential painting and home-improvement business based in Brampton. We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking Painting Assistant / Labourer to join our team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn the painting trade, gain hands-on experience, and eventually grow into a lead painter / site lead role.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload our work van
- Clean and organize garage
- Organize and maintain tools, paint, materials, and equipment
- Pick up paint and materials
- Prepare job sites for painting
- Move and protect furniture
- Cover floors and surfaces
- Mask and tape
- Sand, patch, caulk, and prime surfaces
- Assist with interior and exterior painting
- Operate painting equipment as trained
- Help with drywall and minor surface repairs
- Clean brushes, rollers, sprayers, and equipment
- Keep job sites clean and organized
- Clean up and load the van at the end of each job
- Help with staining and pressure washing when needed
- Make sure all necessary tools and materials are ready before leaving for a job
Opportunity to Grow
We’re looking for someone who wants to become more than just a labourer.
As you gain experience, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to:
- Complete painting work independently
- Prepare and manage job sites
- Estimate paint and material requirements
- Operate and maintain an airless sprayer
- Communicate professionally with homeowners
- Keep track of job progress
- Open and close job sites
- Train and supervise other workers
- Eventually take responsibility for smaller painting projects
The long-term goal is to develop the right person into a trusted lead painter/site lead who can help manage jobs independently.
Qualifications
Most important:
- Reliable and punctual
- Hardworking and physically capable
- Takes initiative without constantly needing instructions
- Good attitude and work ethic
- Willing to learn
- Pays attention to detail
- Takes pride in clean, professional work
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors
- Good communication skills
Painting or construction experience is an asset, but we are willing to train the right person.
A valid driver’s licence and ability to drive a work van is a strong asset.
Compensation
$20–$23 per hour to start, depending on experience and ability. And $27-32 per hour once becoming a site lead.
Opportunities for increased pay as your skills, independence, and responsibilities grow.
Schedule
Primarily Monday–Friday.
Hours vary depending on the project and workload.
Work is primarily in Brampton and the surrounding GTA.
About The Home Tailors
We’re a small, growing business focused on residential painting and making homes look their best.
You’ll work directly with the owner and have the opportunity to learn the trade, develop your skills, and grow with the company.
We’re looking for someone who sees what needs to be done and takes initiative to get it done.
If you’re reliable, hardworking, willing to learn, and want an opportunity to grow, we’d like to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply with:
- Your resume or a brief description of your work experience
- Your location
- Your painting/construction experience, if any
- Whether you have a valid driver’s licence
- Your availability
- Your expected hourly rate
The Home Tailors | We Make Houses Feel Like Home
Pay: $20.00-$32.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
