Painter/Carpenter - Deck Restoration

Painter / Carpenter for Deck Restoration

Ready for a change from the usual trade work? If you're an experienced painter, carpenter or hands-on tradesperson who loves working outdoors, join Altar Decks and become a specialist in deck restoration. We’d love to hear from you!

Altar Decks is a specialist decking company servicing the Gold Coast, working across new deck builds, deck renovations, repairs and complete restorations.

We have dedicated New Builds and Restoration teams, and we are currently hiring for our Deck Restoration Team.

This role is focused entirely on existing timber decks, restoring and repairing tired or weathered decking through sanding, chemical washing, coatings and minor timber repairs.

It is a great fit for an experienced painter, carpenter, decking tradesperson or skilled trade assistant who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop expertise in a specialised area.

What You'll Be Doing

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Sanding timber decks using professional floor and edge sanding equipment
• Chemical washing and pressure cleaning
• Preparing timber before coating
• Applying deck oils, stains, paints and protective coatings
• Replacing damaged decking boards
• Completing minor repairs to joists, bearers, framing and subframes
• General decking and timber repairs
• Using power tools and specialist restoration equipment
• Preparing and protecting worksites
• Keeping jobs clean, organised and safe
• Working in a small crew to deliver a high-quality finished result

All work is carried out on existing timber decking and outdoor timber structures across the Gold Coast.

What We're Looking For

You will ideally have:

• Experience in painting, carpentry, decking, timber restoration or similar trade work
• Confidence using power tools and trade equipment
• Good preparation and finishing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Pride in quality workmanship
• Reliability and punctuality
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The physical ability to work outdoors
• A current White Card
• A driver's licence and reliable transport

Own basic tools are preferred but not essential.

You don’t need previous deck restoration experience or to be skilled in both painting and carpentry. If you have strong experience in either trade, are confident on the tools and take pride in quality work, we can provide the training you need in our systems, equipment and restoration processes.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting from $35 per hour
• 12% super
• Travel allowance
• Small, friendly crews
• Positive and supportive work culture
• Hands-on training in specialist deck restoration
• Variety of residential and commercial projects
• Outdoor work across the Gold Coast
• Opportunity to develop skills across sanding, coatings, timber restoration and minor carpentry repairs

Career Progression

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with Altar Decks, not just fill a short-term position.

As you become confident in our systems and demonstrate strong workmanship, reliability and responsibility, there is a genuine pathway to progress within the Restoration Team.

This can include:

• Becoming a highly skilled Deck Restoration Specialist
• Taking greater ownership of restoration projects
• Running jobs more independently
• Leading a small crew on site
• Progressing into a Leading Hand role
• Increased remuneration as your responsibilities grow
• Additional senior-role benefits, including company vehicle opportunities

Progression is based on your capability, reliability, initiative and ability to consistently deliver quality work and represent Altar Decks professionally.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing specialist decking business.

Ready to join the team?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply through Indeed with a brief summary of your experience, availability, White Card, driver’s licence and any relevant tools you own.

We’re looking for someone reliable, practical and proud of their workmanship who wants to grow with Altar Decks and become a key part of our Restoration Team.

Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any trade qualifications?
• Are you available to work 7am-3pm Monday to Friday?
• Do you have your own vehicle for transport?

Experience:

• Construction: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driver Licence (Required)

Location:

• Gold Coast QLD (Required)

Work Location: In person