Painter

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered painting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Require a valid State of Illinois driver's license

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Some positions may require the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability
• Some positions may require completion of a U.S. Department of Labor Outreach Training Program (OSHA card)
• May require an EPA Lead Abatement Certification
• May require previous work experience painting concrete viaducts and using paint to create pavement markings including curbs, gutters, stop bars, crosswalks, skip dashes, bike lanes and symbols

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites)
• May perform in cramped or confined locations
• Work performed above or below ground level
• Work performed using scaffolds and ladders, and aerial lifts.

EQUIPMENT

• Standard tools and equipment of the painting trade (e.g., painters grip, taping knives, brushes, rollers, roller handles, extension poles)
• Ladders, scaffolding and aerial lifts.
• Standard power and hand tools and equipment of the painting trade (e.g., pressure washer, spray pump, air compressor, gravity-fed paint machine, gas powered paint sprayer, boom, scissor lift)
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves)
• Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, rigging, scaffolding, ropes)
• Measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler, calipers, measuring wheel)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required (e.g., stackable scaffolding)
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
• Ability to work above ground on staging equipment for extended periods of time
• Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., basements, cramped quarters)
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

NOTE: APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM CERTIFICATE(S), JOURNEYMAN CARD. RESUME AND VALID STATE OF ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF PROCESSING. Selected candidates may be required to obtain Basic Airfield Driving endorsement (Yellow Stripe Certification) within 90 days of hire.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This is a Non-Interview title and does not require a test. Bidders who APPLY CORRECTLY will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Non-Bidders who APPLY CORRECTLY will be hired in lottery/random order.

The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA)

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Aug 5, 2025, 8:35:46 AM