Full-Time Maintenance Painter

About The Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning, committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human creativity.

About The Department The Department of Facilities and Logistics is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the museum facilities and for non-art related operations and logistics. Functions in the department include Buildings and Grounds, Carpentry, Painting, Engineering, Mail Center, and Warehouse Logistics and Fulfillment.

Position Summary The position is responsible for painting, taping, and staining a variety of surfaces in a professional manner. Skill sets include, but are not limited to, seal joints between wood, plasterboard, and other wallboard materials to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering. this position is for a commercially trained journeyman painter, rather than fine art studio techniques. Our gallery walls are not drywall, they are made of ½" plywood but must be taped as though it was drywall. We also build and finish artwork cases and platforms on-site so advanced patching and taping skills are essential.

Scrapes, sands, primes or seals surfaces prior to painting.

Reasonably calculates amounts of required materials for projects.

Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns, putty knives and or taping tools.

Erects ladders, scaffolding and or scissor lifts to gain access to difficult areas.

Moves furniture and equipment as necessary.

Removes fixtures such as pictures, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.

Masks off areas and or cover with plastic, paper or drop cloths when needed.

Properly cleans up and maintains all equipment including brushes, rollers and spray guns.

Keeps updated on required online training referred to as "Bridge training."

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required.

5+ years of verifiable related work experience.

Demonstrated ability and skill, typically achieved through painter’s apprenticeship program.

Successful completion of safety training virtually or in person, including, but not limited to: Asbestos Awareness, Hazard Communications, Fire Safety/Extinguisher Use, Personal Protective Equipment, Machine Guarding, Ladder and Aerial Lift, Lock Out-Tag Out, Back Injury Prevention, Hearing Conservation, and Hand and Power Tool Safety (we frequently perform online training to keep this up to date).

Must have general knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in painting.

Ability to follow procedures, instructions, and communicate verbally and in writing.

with or without team/mechanical assistance.

Climbing stairs, scaffolding and extension ladders.

Using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required including, but not limited to, respirators, protective footwear and eyewear.

Employment Category: Full-time

Union This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.

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