Painter Maintenance Technician

Painter Maintenance Technician

Division / Department: Custodial and Maintenance

Classification (FLSA): Full-time, Non-Exempt

Position Group: Maintenance

Grade Level (per CBA): Grade IV

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12 Month)

Union Membership: Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW

Reports to: Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead; Director of Buildings and Grounds

Key Responsibilities

Painting & Surface Work (Primary Duties):

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, scraping, cleaning, and priming walls, ceilings, doors, and trim.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, or other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Perform touch-ups and maintenance painting to ensure uniform color and finish.
• Match paint colors and mix paints accurately to achieve consistent results.
• Remove old paint, wallpaper, or graffiti as needed.
• Protect surrounding areas during painting projects to prevent spills or damage.
• Maintain all painting tools and equipment in clean, safe, and working condition.

Facilities Support Duties (Secondary):

• Assist with minor repairs such as patching walls, replacing hardware, or basic carpentry.
• Support event setups, furniture moving, and other general maintenance tasks.
• Report major facility or safety issues to the building lead promptly.
• Maintain organized storage of paints, supplies, and equipment.

Skills and Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Proven experience as a painter in commercial, educational, or institutional settings. Knowledge of painting materials, techniques, surface preparation, and safety procedures. Ability to perform minor maintenance and support facilities operations. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship. Physical ability to lift, bend, climb ladders, and work on elevated surfaces. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with other facilities staff.

Working Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor work across classrooms, offices, hallways, gymnasiums, and exterior facility areas. Exposure to paints, solvents, dust, and cleaning chemicals. Frequent physical activity including climbing ladders, bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods. Occasional work on scaffolding or elevated platforms.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025–2030.

Benefits: As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025–2030.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on personnel evaluation.

Application Procedures:

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Selection Process: All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources.

District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources.

It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the school district's needs and the job change's requirements.

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.