FULL TIME
HAL TARXIEN, MALTA
FULL DAY
16 September 2026
Ref: 453068

We are looking for a Construction Assistant to deal with plastering, painting, masonry and property maintenance.

Job Description Our self-employed construction contractor specialising in plastering, painting, masonry and property maintenance, is seeking a reliable and hardworking Construction Assistant to assist with day-to-day construction and maintenance works on residential and commercial properties. Main Duties and Responsibilities * Assist with plastering and rendering works. * Prepare walls, ceilings and other surfaces before plastering and painting. * Assist with interior and exterior painting works. * Assist with masonry works under the supervision of the Employer. * Assist with demolition and site preparation under the direction of the Employer. * Mix plaster, mortar, cement and other construction materials. * Load, unload and transport construction materials, tools and equipment. * Clean and organise construction sites before, during and after works. * Assist with general building maintenance and repair works. * Follow health and safety procedures and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE). * Carry out any other general construction assistance duties as instructed by the Employer. Requirements * Experience in construction or property maintenance will be considered an asset. * Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual work. * Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions. * Reliable, punctual and hardworking. * Basic English communication skills. * Willingness to work on various sites across Malta.

Profiles

Competencies

Prepare and clean masonry (sandblast, gum, wash...). Remove old coverings (paint, plaster of Paris...)
Make plaster and shape it by pouring, moulding, spraying and/or smoothing
Make a (1st) mother mould from model by compacting, formworks, plaster works...
Realize plans or execute draft in plaster, stucco...; determine location of partitions based on building plan
Arrange/secure construction site by installing scaffolds, fall protection, safety lines, storage place for equipment
Prepare product (quantity, colour variation, mixture...). Set equipment
Prepare surface to be coated and apply filler, primer...
Mark out and apply markings or masking on surfaces to be painted (templates, stickers...)
Clear, dig up or raise site or construction
Unload and store materials manually in storage areas
Prepare equipment and gear, secure the work area
Finish and repoint surfaces
Clear and clean construction site (equipment, tools...)
Make/mix products (mortar, filler, glue...)
Move and hoist bonders and bricks

Past Experience

Occupation

Experience(months)

PLASTERER (KISI)

LABOURER, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

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Salary: €11,936 per year