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Job Description
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 centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context demanding continual dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive inclusive understanding of human creativity.
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- Job Classification: Full-Time Hourly Staff
- Grade Level: 7
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.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The position is responsible for constructing erecting installing repairing and renovating structures made of wood and other materials ranging from custom cases and platforms to building frameworks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install walls floors and ceilings using materials such as wood steel metal concrete plastics and composites materials.
- Fit construct and installs doors door frames door hardware interior and exterior trim using a carpenters level plumb bob and laser levels.
- Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels.
- Read and interpret construction drawings sketches or building and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Shapes or cuts materials to specified measurements using hand tools machines or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Build or repair custom casework cabinets doors frameworks floors or other wooden fixtures using woodworking machines including but not limited to table saws miter saws and sanders hand tools or power tools.
- Assemble join and fasten materials to make frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws nails dowel pins or glue.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace using hand tools.
- Inspect ceiling or floor tile wall coverings siding glass or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Move necessary materials around jobsite as assigned.
- Clean up worksite debris.
QUALIFICATIONS and TRAINING
- 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.
- Must have general knowledge of the methods materials tools and equipment used in carpentry.
- Demonstrated ability and skill as typically achieved through carpenters apprenticeship program or 2 years of related work experience
- Follow detailed instructions and communicate verbally and in writing
- Must be able to work in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regular lifting and moving 80lbs without assistance.
- Long periods of walking squatting and kneeling.
- Stretching and reaching overhead and below the waist.
- Climbing stairs and ladders.
- Using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required including but not limited to respirators protective footwear and eyewear.
- Elevated work.
UNION INFO
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the Department of Human Resources at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
