Job Description

About Us : The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

The Job: The Painter applies coats of paint, varnish, stain enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimming, and fixtures of buildings and other structures. 

This is a 40 hour/week union position with regular hours Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities:

• Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor regarding painting.
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler.
• Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Removes fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting.
• Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Paint surfaces with brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers.
• Simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.
• Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
• Erects scaffolding, sets up ladders or operates powered lift equipment to perform tasks above ground level.
• Washes surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Estimates time and materials for assigned tasks.
• Repairs plaster and lathe, walls and ceilings.
• Installs and dismantles permanent and temporary exhibits.
• Applies joint compound and tape to dry wall to achieve a finished wall surface.
• Other duties as assigned.

Measurable Expectations

• The ability to complete required Preventative Maintenance assignments within required time as per work instruction/order.
• Close out work assignments as scheduled daily.
• Accountable for all your daily work assignments and/or work orders within the provided computer-based system.
• Ability to account for and document parts used for a repair or replacement on the required work instruction/order.
• Responsible for inventory and reconciling inventory of related equipment and materials needed to complete required jobs on a yearly basis.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of related experience. Certificate from college or technical school is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED is required; paint training from a technical school is a plus.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Able to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Languages :
  • Ability to read ad interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Mathematical :
  • ​​​​​​​Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning :
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Physical :
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment :
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our DEAI Mission

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Night shift, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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