General Labourer – Painting & Home Renovations

RavenRock Homes General Labourer – Painting & Home Renovations September 2026

Location: London, Ontario and surrounding area
Reports To: Site Supervisor / Crew Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking General Labourer to support painting and home renovation projects. The successful candidate will assist skilled tradespeople and painters with job-site preparation, painting, demolition, material handling, cleanup, and general renovation duties.

This position is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in completing quality work, and is willing to learn new skills. Previous construction, renovation, or painting experience is an asset but may not be required for a candidate with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare work areas for painting and renovation projects, including moving or covering furniture and protecting floors and surfaces.

• Assist with surface preparation such as sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and cleaning walls and trim.

• Assist with interior and exterior painting, including rolling, brushing, and basic touch-ups as directed.

• Support renovation work such as demolition, removal of old materials, drywall preparation, flooring removal, and other general tasks.

• Load, unload, move, and organize tools, equipment, paint, construction materials, and supplies.

• Measure and assist with cutting materials under the direction of experienced team members.

• Set up and clean up job sites at the beginning and end of each workday.

• Remove construction debris and maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

• Use basic hand and power tools safely after receiving appropriate instruction.

• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Follow instructions from the crew lead, supervisor, painters, and skilled tradespeople.

• Work respectfully and professionally in customers' homes and on occupied properties.

• Perform other general labour and renovation duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in painting, construction, renovations, general labour, or a related field is an asset.

• Entry-level candidates who are reliable and willing to learn may be considered.

• Comfortable performing physically active work throughout the day.

• Able to lift and carry tools, supplies, and construction materials safely.

• Comfortable working on ladders and performing tasks that require bending, standing, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive movement.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a crew.

• Strong attendance, punctuality, and reliability.

• Attention to detail and respect for customers' homes and property.

• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools is an asset.

• Awareness of construction and job-site safety practices is an asset.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be an asset depending on job-site locations.

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Reliability and punctuality

• Strong work ethic

• Willingness to learn

• Attention to detail

• Safety awareness

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Good communication skills

• Ability to follow directions

• Professional and respectful behaviour with customers

• Care when working around customers' belongings and property

• Interest in developing painting and renovation skills

Working Conditions

This is a physically active position involving work at residential and/or commercial job sites. Work may take place indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to dust, paint, construction materials, varying temperatures, and active renovation environments.

Hours and job-site locations may vary depending on project schedules. Appropriate PPE and safe work practices are required.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in painting and home renovations

• Opportunity to learn practical construction and renovation skills

• Training and guidance from experienced team members

• Variety of projects and job sites

• Opportunity to develop additional responsibilities as skills and experience grow

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