Painter

Art Institute of Chicago•Chicago, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. NOTE; this position is for a commercially trained journeyman painter, NOT an “artist.” Our gallery walls are not drywall, they are made of ½” plywood but must be taped as though it was drywall. The purpose is to give the art installers options as to where they can hang artwork. We also build and finish artwork cases and platforms on-site so advanced patching and taping skills are essential.

Requirements

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, Hand and Power Tool Safety and Driver 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.
Knowledge of mixing and matching colors and types of paint.
Ability to follow procedures, instructions, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.
Have a good disposition for teamwork and open communication for safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Mix, match and apply paints, stains, varnishes & faux finish glazes to various surfaces.
Scrape, sand, prime or seal surfaces prior to painting.
Maintain surface appearances by washing them when needed (walls, doors etc.).
Reasonably calculate amounts of required materials for projects.
Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns, putty knives and or taping tools.
Erect ladders, scaffolding and or scissor lifts to gain access to difficult areas.
Move furniture and equipment as necessary.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
Mask off areas and or cover with plastic, paper or drop cloths when needed.
Remove paint splatters where needed.
Properly clean up and maintain all equipment including brushes, rollers and spray guns.
Utilize spray guns such as airless and HVLP.
Keep updated on required online training referred to as “Bridge training.”
Adhere to all safety protocols.
Perform a yearly half mask respirator fit test that requires clean shaven skin where the respirator meets the face in order to provide an airtight seal for proper protection.
Great attention to detail of the finished products.
Perform other duties as assigned.