Painter

Join Us in Creating the Best Places to Live, Shop, Work & Play

As a Painter, you’ll become highly skilled at creating beautiful spaces. This position involves working in residential apartment buildings painting occupied and unoccupied residential suites, as well as common areas of the buildings.

We believe in going beyond the necessary to create inspiring environments. To us, a building is so much more than just a collection of walls under a single roof. At Southwest, we believe an innovative, exceptional, thoughtfully designed building can inspire great things to happen inside and around it.

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Here's a Few Reasons Why We Love Where We Work

• Customizable Plan Options for Health & Dental Coverage (Single/Family Plan Options)


• Employee & Family Assistance Program


• 4% Matching GRRSP program


• Annual Health and Wellness Incentives


• Employee Transit Allowance


• Educational Reimbursement for Eligible Employees/Programs


• Social Events


• Charitable Donation Matching Program


• 1 Paid Volunteer Day for an Organization of your Choice


• 2 Personal Days Annually


• Employee Discount Program

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What Your Day Will Look Like

The Painter responds to work orders in a timely and efficient manner. This position involves painting occupied and unoccupied residential suites, as well as common areas of residential buildings.

Hours of Work: Full time day hours Monday-Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm with one half hour lunch break and two 15-minute breaks.

Work Location: Southwest Properties portfolio as required. All buildings located in HRM.

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What You'll be Responsible For

• Drywall repairs, taping, mud, and sanding to prepare for paint.


• Removal of switch plates and repair/patch any holes in the walls.


• Paint surfaces adhering to Southwest’s standards. Surfaces include: all walls [halls, stairways, etc.], kitchen and bathroom cupboards [inside and out], bathroom walls, silicone tubs, and closets.


• Ensure good tenant relations by scheduling repairs appropriately.


• Respond promptly to requests for service work as required.


• Ensure a regular inventory list is kept up-to-date, and supplies needed are adequately communicated to the office. Occasionally order paint.


• Professionally liaise with contractors and sub-trades.


• Suite Exterior Trim repairs.


• Assist the Maintenance Department when required.

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Your Environment

The work area can be dusty, dirty, with occasional temperature fluctuations. You may encounter high fumes, confined spaces, repetitive movements, standing for long periods, and heights on a very regular basis. You will utilize numerous tools on a daily basis including paint brushes, rollers, tools for patching and repairing walls, hammers, drills, screwdrivers, and ladders. You will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment.

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What Will Help You Succeed

Our ideal candidate has 3-4 years experience in a similar role plus a painting course/certificate, 

• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.


• Ability to perform with tact and professionalism in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.


• Strong eye for quality and detail.


• Exceptional customer service.


• Ability to interact effectively with all employees, tenants, and the general public.


• Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.

Position requires Criminal Records Check Completion, Valid Driver's License & Reliable Transportation, WHMIS, Fall Arrest, and First Aid.

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People are at the Heart of Everything We Do

Southwest Properties is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team, who values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

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