BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Painter

Department of Water Management

Bureau of Water Supply

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $58.55 per hr.

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective Bargaining Agreement with Painters Council 14 (Bargaining Unit # 39). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/28/2025

Under supervision, performs journey level work in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior walls, floors, ceilings, structures and surfaces of municipal facilities; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Reads blueprints, specifications and work orders to assess work required and to determine most appropriate preparation and application methods to use

* Applies primer, paint, stain, varnish and other finishes to multi-surfaces such as, concrete, metal, glass, wood, vinyl, sheetrock and plaster with sprayers, rollers and brushes

* Cleans and prepares surfaces to ensure paint and other finishes will adhere properly

* Fills and smooth's holes, cracks, and joints with spackle, caulk and compounds

* Removes old paint from wood, brick, metal and other surfaces by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, air blasting and power washing

* Erects scaffolding and ladders to perform painting work above ground level

* Mixes latex and oil-based paints, tints primers and prepares epoxies

* Paints viaducts, crosswalks, stripes parking lots and applies street pavement markings such as, stop bars, skip dashes, bike lanes and symbols, and other markings

* Loads and unloads equipment and supplies from work vehicle

* Spreads drop clothes to protect equipment and surrounding areas

* Cleans paint applicators, equipment and work sites after paint jobs are completed

* Prepares work activity reports

* Moves furnishings, equipment and other obstacles to complete paint jobs, as needed

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Various

Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Shifts: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

NOTE: Location of assignment and shift hours to be determined by seniority/operational needs

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered painting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; OR

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:

o Successful completion of a company or industry sponsored apprenticeship training program as a painter, PLUS two (2) years of journey-level work experience as a painter

o Five (5) years of journey-level work experience as a painter

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

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

* Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver's license

* 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)

* Some positions may require an EPA Lead Abatement Certification

* Some positions 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

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Please note that this position does not require a test or an interview as part of the selection process. Applicants who successfully apply for the position and meet the minimum qualifications will be hired in a lottery/random order. Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Commercial/ Industrial painting experience

* Ability to coordinate painting jobs with the foreman

* Ability to complete painting jobs in a professional timely manner

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The 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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor