Journeyman Painter

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate.

The Facilities team have a full-time Union Painter position available. As a Painter at The Henry Ford, you would be responsible for general maintenance, exhibit and non-historic painting and finishing using a variety of painting and finishing techniques. This includes preparation and finish work, exterior and interior painting, staining and varnishing, specialty finishes, wallpapering and general maintenance tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces for painting.
• Selects premixed or mixed paints for appropriate color or applicability.
• Paints exterior and interior surfaces using brushes, rollers or spray guns.
• Erects scaffolding for aboveground work.
• Prepares new drywall for finishing (tape and mud).
• Glazes windows.
• Selects and applies various types of wallpaper
• Creates specialty finishes.
• Performs other activities as necessary.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
• Acts as a team player and provides expertise within team and with other teams as appropriate.

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driving license
• Journeyman Painter designation OR 7 years' experience in residential/commercial painting

Special Skills

• General Knowledge of painting and wallpapering techniques and tools, ability to operate motorized equipment and machinery
• Problem solving, trouble shooting, evaluating, prioritizing

Physical and Environmental
Sitting: 5%
Standing/Walking: 95%
Lifting: Frequent – up to 50 lbs.
Other: Frequent work on scaffolding, ladders, heights over 6 ft.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people's diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.

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