PAINTER

PainterUnder supervision, performs journey level work in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior walls, floors, ceilings, structures and surfaces of municipal facilities; and performs related duties as required.Essential Duties:Reads blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and to determine most appropriate preparation and application methods to useApplies primer, paint, stain, varnish and other finishes to multi-surfaces such as, concrete, metal, glass, wood, vinyl, sheetrock and plaster with sprayers, rollers and brushesCleans and prepares surfaces to ensure paint and other finishes will adhere properlyFills and smooth's holes, cracks, and joints with spackle, caulk, and compoundsRemoves old paint from wood, brick, metal and other surfaces by stripping, sanding, and wire brushing, air blasting and power washingErects scaffolding and ladders to perform painting work above ground levelMixes latex and oil-based paints, tints primers and prepares epoxiesPaints viaducts, crosswalks, stripes parking lots, and apply street pavement markings such as, stop bars, skip dashes, bike lanes and symbols, and other markingsLoads and unloads equipment and supplies from work vehicleSpreads drop clothes to protect equipment and surrounding areasCleans paint applicators, equipment and work sites after paint jobs are completedPreparing work activity reportsMoves furnishings, equipment and other obstacles to complete painting jobs, as neededLocation: 1869 W PERSHING RD Days: Varies Hours: VariesQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Education, Training, and Experience Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered painting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; OR, should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:Successful completion of a company- or industry-sponsored apprenticeship training program as a painter, PLUS two (2) years of journey-level work experience as a painterFive (5) years of journey-level work experience as a painterLicensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:A valid State of Illinois driver's license is requiredSome positions may require completion of a U.S. Department of Labor Outreach Training Program (OSHA card)Some positions may require an EPA Lead Abatement CertificationSome positions may require previous work experience painting concrete viaducts and using paint to create pavement markings including curbs, gutters, stop bars, crosswalks, skipping dashes, bike lanes and symbols