Job title: Painter
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60634
Job Requisition ID: 42310
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,969.70 - $9,328.14 per month ($51.55 - $53.61 per hour)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday; 30-minute paid lunch
Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634
Division of Mental Health
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
Trades
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Painter for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer. Performs journey level work at CRMHC in painting, decorating, and refinishing of the building interiors and exteriors and other structures, equipment and furnishings and window glazes. Inspects work sites to determine amount and type of materials needed for painting projects. Performs shop work at other facilities as needed. Erects ladders or scaffolding. Exercises, follows and pays close attention to appropriate safety precautions and procedures in the use and handling of tools and equipment at work sites and residential and programming/training areas. Adheres to applicable Public Health, Public Aid, Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) and Accreditation Council for People with Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) standards.
Essential Functions
- Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center (CRMHC).
- Inspects work sites to determine amount and type of materials needed for painting projects.
- Refinishes bookcases, cabinets, metal cabinets.
- Erects ladders or scaffolding.
- Exercises, follows and pays close attention to appropriate safety precautions and procedures in the use and handling of tools and equipment at work sites and residential and programming/training areas.
- Adheres to applicable Public Health, Public Aid, Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) and Accreditation Council for People with Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) standards.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
- Requires successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program and two (2) years of full-time journey level painter experience or six (6) years of full-time journey level painter experience.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to work from heights on ladders, scaffold and platforms, stand for long periods.
- Requires ability to lift and move heavy equipment, materials, structures and furniture up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx