Painter

Position Overview:

Perform a variety of painting activities involved in the refurbishing of galleries exhibit cases and fixtures public areas offices office furniture counters work surface and the maintenance of exterior painted surfaces of the museum. Perform work from job orders and written or oral instructions according to schedule or as directed using tools equipment and materials of trade. Report to Construction Shop Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Check surfaces to be paintedclean walls smudges fingerprints etc. using solutions. Clean pedestals. Spackle holes and cracks in plaster. Tape dress and sand dry wall and display apparatus surface. Place and remove drop cloths. Erect or assist in erecting dismantling removing and storing of staging. Scrape and remove extraneous materials from walls surfaces etc. Move furniture equipment objects and replace as required in the performance of duties. Protect surrounding areas as necessary. Clean paint brushes rollers; empty containers and keep working areas and shop in a clean and orderly condition
• Paint galleries exhibit cases pedestals offices and public areas. Paint floors paint exterior painted surfaces of buildings apparatuses and sign backgrounds. Strip sand stain paint seal and rub as required to finish or refinish a variety of office furniture counters working surfaces etc.
• Move materials as directed. Detect and report improper operation faulty equipment defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations. Attend all required safety training sessions

Requirements and Characteristics:

• Must have 3 years experience
• Able to lift weights up to 50 pounds
• Able to tape to a level five finish
• Process demonstrated experience with Scissor lifts
• Perform other related duties as required or directed
• Preferred experience working in a Museum setting or similar setting

The Museum reserves the right to change job descriptions.While this job description is intended to include essential duties it is conceivable that job duties may change before the job description is officially revised.