Office Gems is facilitating the recruitment of PAINTING ASSISTANTS for the Belgroves Group of Companies, SAN FERNANDO Branch.

Please note that our client requests proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all new employees, unless he/she is deemed medically unfit to receive the vaccine.

The Painting Assistant is generally accountable for the preparation and painting of caskets and coffins at the prescribed standards of performance.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Stores, handles and disposes of paint and any other chemicals according to established procedures.
2. Maintains the workspace in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.
3. Ensures that the workspace is always dust free.
4. Performs quality checks on all units and raw materials prior to starting work on them to ensure that they are at the required standard of performance and rejects units that do not meet the standards.
5. Prepares and mixes sealer to ensure a smooth finish for all caskets and coffins as per the standards of performance.
6. Operates all paint shop tools, machinery and equipment to seal and sand all caskets and coffins at the required standard.
7. Places all sealed units into the drying room and to await painting by the painter.
8. Ensures that all materials and supplies are used efficiently to achieve the goal of zero wastage.
9. Inspects all work performed to ensure that they meet the required standard of performance prior to completion.
10. Maintains a minimum production level according to the production order.
11. Cleans all tools, machinery and equipment used daily.
12. Secures all tools and materials prior to leaving the compound for lunch or for the day.
13. Ensures all tools, machinery and equipment are always in proper working order, performs basic preventative maintenance and reports any breakdowns to the Manager/Supervisor immediately.
14. Completes all timesheets, documentation, and other required paperwork as it relates to the job function
15. Conducts him/herself in a safe and responsible manner at all times while on the compound in accordance with the Health, Safety and Environmental policies of the company.
16. Always uses the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) in the prescribed manner while on duty.
17. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
18. Maintains a positive attitude to work and with co-workers.
19. Trains new employees in the job function.
20. Assists in other job-related duties from time to time

Academic / Technical Requirements

1. Minimum three (3) O ’Level/CXC subjects inclusive of Mathematics, English and Art
2. Technician skills certification inclusive of painting and drafting

Work Experience, Skills and Knowledge

1. At least two (2) years of working experience in painting
2. Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in painting
3. Ability to properly mix and apply paints
4. Ability to lift a minimum of 100 lbs.
5. Ability to operate machinery and equipment

Candidates must be able to work any six (6) days a week and in keeping with their assigned shifts.

Interested persons are asked to CLICK HERE to complete an online registration form. We will contact you if meet the criteria for the position.

Kindly do so by January 16, 2023.

Should you meet the criteria for the position, an Office Gems’ team member will contact you.