Plasterer / Painter

Grand Hotel Gozo

GENERAL PURPOSE:
We are looking for a hard-working candidate for a position of experienced Painter / Plasterer. Main tasks are painting and plastering work in the maintenance and new construction of building structures (hotel extension), equipment and furnishings of facilities.
A successful candidate need to have at least 5 years of experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares surfaces for applying paint, stain and other finishes by washing; scraping; sandblasting; sanding, and priming.
• Mixes and matches paints, varnishes and/or epoxies in preparation for application on walls, ceilings, doors, cabinets, etc.
• Applies paint with brushes, rollers, sponges, cloths and spray guns.
• Mixes, applies and smoothes plaster on walls, ceilings and patch holes in walls and concrete floors. Installs dry wall corners and aluminium truce.
• Applies vinyl and paper wall coverings, rubber baseboards and may glaze windows.
• Operates and maintains a variety of tools such as a paint sprayer and mixer, sander, grinder, drills and rotary tools.
• Erects scaffolding for interior and exterior work.
• Prepares material lists. Maintains inventory to ensure required materials and tools are in stock to complete all jobs. Ensures proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Cleans brushes, rollers, spray guns, trowels and other equipment used in the painting and plastering process.
• Coordinates work activities with other workers.
• Completes work orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Experience in similar position
• Knowledge of local working procedures
• Knowledge of material available
• Knowledge of Maltese and English

The selected candidate will be a self-confident and very well organised professional who portrays an image of efficiency.
Candidates must have the right to work in the EU and be in possession of a valid ID Card or Residence Permit.