Position Overview:

Perform a variety of painting activities involved in the refurbishing of galleries, exhibit cases and fixtures, public areas, offices, office furniture, counters, work surface, and the maintenance of exterior painted surfaces of the museum. Perform work from job orders and written or oral instructions according to schedule or as directed, using tools, equipment, and materials of trade. Report to Construction Shop Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Check surfaces to be paintedclean walls, smudges, fingerprints, etc., using solutions. Clean pedestals. Spackle holes, and cracks in plaster. Tape, dress, and sand dry wall and display apparatus surface. Place and remove drop cloths. Erect or assist in erecting, dismantling, removing, and storing of staging. Scrape and remove extraneous materials from walls, surfaces, etc. Move furniture, equipment, objects, and replace as required in the performance of duties. Protect surrounding areas as necessary. Clean paint brushes, rollers; empty containers and keep working areas and shop in a clean and orderly conditionPaint galleries, exhibit cases, pedestals, offices, and public areas. Paint floors, paint exterior painted surfaces of buildings, apparatuses, and sign backgrounds. Strip, sand, stain, paint, seal, and rub as required to finish or refinish a variety of office furniture, counters, working surfaces, etc. Move materials as directed. Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations. Attend all required safety training sessions

Requirements and Characteristics:

Must have 3 years experienceAble to lift weights up to 50 poundsAble to tape to a level five finishProcess demonstrated experience with Scissor liftsPerform other related duties as required or directedPreferred experience working in a Museum setting or similar setting The Museum reserves the right to change job descriptions. While this job description is intended to include essential duties, it is conceivable that job duties may change before the job description is officially revised.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

Full-Time Hourly, 40 hrs per week

Wage:

$42.05 - $44.25 per hourThis position is affiliated with the Area Trades Council UnionThe MFA is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, the MFA does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.