FOREMAN OF PAINTERS

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a Foreman of Painters to lead and supervise a team of skilled painters in various municipal projects. This role is crucial for ensuring high-quality painting services for city facilities, involving both management of resources and hands-on work. Candidates must have relevant experience and certifications, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality in operations.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered painting apprenticeship training program.
• Two years of progressively responsible journey level painting experience.
• Some positions may require an OSHA 10 Card.

Responsibilities

• Supervise journey level painters in preparation and painting work.
• Plan, assign, and schedule painting jobs based on priorities.
• Inspects completed jobs for compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Time management

Team leadership

Quality control

Problem-solving

Education

U.S. Department of Labor registered painting apprenticeship

Journeyman status

Job description

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(Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval)

$59.68/hour

This position is open to the public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades-Painters District Council #14 (Bargaining Unit 39). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

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BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FOREMAN OF PAINTERS

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau Of Water Supply

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval)

Starting Annual Salary: $59.68/hour

This position is open to the public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades-Painters District Council #14 (Bargaining Unit 39). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. 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

• Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
• Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
• Select your correct bargaining unit
  
  

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

Applications for this position will be accepted from 6/16/25 until 11:59pm CDT on 6/30/25

The City of Chicago is seeking a Foreman of Painters to supervise journey level painters engaged in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior walls, structures and surfaces of municipal facilities.

Essential Duties

• Studies blueprints, specifications and work orders and inspects work sites to assess preparation and application work required
• Determines equipment and materials needed including the appropriate paint or finishes required for the surface to be covered, and plan work processes
• Prepares cost estimates of labor, materials, equipment and manpower needed to complete paint and finishing jobs
• Plans, assigns and schedules painting jobs based on established priorities and the availability of resources
• Orders materials, equipment and supplies and coordinates their delivery to work sites
• Supervises work in progress to ensure efficiency, timeliness and adherence to safety procedures
• Inspects completed jobs for compliance with specifications and established quality standards
• Troubleshoots and assists in performing complex painting and finishing jobs
• Trains staff in work and safety procedures and evaluates their performance
• Works with other trades at job sites to ensure efficiency of operations
• Approves employee time records
• Maintains work records and prepares project status reports
• Tests new painting equipment and supplies and makes recommendations for possible acquisition
  
  

Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position.

Location: Jardine Water Purification Plant, 1000 East Ohio, Chicago, IL

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered painting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status supplemented by two years of progressively responsible journey level painting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 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 an OSHA 10 Card
• Some positions may require an EPA Lead Abatement Certification
  
  

Note

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites)
• May perform in cramped or confined locations
• Work performed above or below ground level
• Work performed using scaffolds and ladders
  
  

Selection Requirements

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. 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.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting

Jun 16, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

BU

39

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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