Painter and Decorator

We are seeking a skilled Painter and Decorator to join our team at Advocate Health. As a key member of our facilities team, you will be responsible for ensuring the interior and exterior of our buildings are beautifully maintained and safe for our patients, employees, and visitors.

• Apply a variety of finishes and specialized products to furniture, new woodwork, and paneling, ensuring a high-quality finish.
• Read designs, match patterns, measure and cut wall covering material to specifications, and calculate and mix paste to prepare the wall covering materials.
• Repair wall sections and replace wall with rough and smooth finish plaster, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Compute job costs and order parts, equipment, supplies, and materials, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Clean and perform basic maintenance of tools and other materials, and properly store these materials to prevent damage or loss.
• Schedule and coordinate day-to-day activities to minimize disruptions to our operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to chemical handling and disposal procedures.

• A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Painting and Decorating.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in commercial/residential painting and/or experience working in a paint shop.
• Completion of a Painter and Decorator state indentured apprenticeship program.
• Current driving record that meets Aurora fleet safety standards.
• Proficiency using paint brushes, rollers, and a spray gun.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to problem solve.

• Must be able to twist, kneel, bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and reach above shoulders as needed to perform tasks.
• Must be able to withstand constant standing/walking.
• Must be able to climb up and down a ladder throughout the workday.
• Must have functional vision in order to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposed to mechanical, chemical, and explosive hazards, as well as sharp instruments.
• Will be exposed to fumes from mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, paint, and varnish remover.
• Atmosphere may contain dust, odors, and fumes.