Painter

Midtown Athletic Club & Hotel is looking for an experienced Painter to join our facilities team in Chicago (2444 N. Elston Ave.). Pay Rate: $28.50 per hour Required Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 10pm-6am Job Responsibilities: Applies paints, sealers, and solvents to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, and wood. Performs building exterior and interior caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing tasks. Operates equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts. Uses mechanized high-reach equipment to renew caulking on exterior building panel seams, windows, and doors. Performs special refinishing tasks including wood surface preparation, staining, and sealing. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Performs minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster. Surveys building painting project sites to estimate time and material quantities required; selects appropriate surface coatings. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Skill in selecting and applying paint and associated products. Skill in applying coatings and/or caulking and completing repairs to exterior and interior surfaces. Skill in wood surface preparation, staining, and/or sealing techniques. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to select, mix, and apply surface coatings which successfully match and/or restore historic interior or exterior surfaces. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to estimate basic project time and material quantity requirements. Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks as needed. Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools. This is a union position - must be a member of or willing to join Local 399. This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.