Temporary Exhibition Painter

Responsibilities

• Operate spray painting equipment to paint and apply other coatings to manufactured items such as display casework for exhibitions, trim work and other museum fixtures.
• Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, using brushes and rollers.
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and remove old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun and putty knife.
• Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground.
• Clean up and store paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas and perform maintenance to all spray painting equipment.
• Makes recommendations on equipment and tool needs.
• Aids with loading, unloading and separation of supplies.
• Keeps accurate records of paint colors used in each gallery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping, and to frequently move up and down a ladder.
• Manual dexterity required, and the ability to grasp, turn and manipulate objects of varying size and weight.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time.
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, e.g., on scaffolds and/or lifts.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to withstand exposure to noise, heights and adverse weather and temperature conditions.
• Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures.
• Must be able to handle wall repair and painting in all gallery spaces.

Education And Experience

• Three to five years of experience as a commercial or residential spray painter.
• Carpentry skills a plus.
• High school diploma OR an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable and demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.