Journeyman Sign Painter: Signage Expert

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking a Sign Painter to perform journey-level sign painting work, including design, layout, screen printing, and hand lettering or vinyl copy for traffic and municipal signs.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, operating sign-making equipment, applying vinyl graphics, and maintaining supplies. Work includes outdoor conditions with a 7:30AM–3:30PM schedule in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered Sign Painting apprenticeship program or equivalent, OR
• Two years of journey level experience as a Sign Painter, OR
• Six years of journey level Sign Painter experience

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and work orders to plan sign painting work
• Ensure supplies and materials are available for assignments
• Prepare surfaces and apply paint, vinyl, or stencils to signs
• Operate computers and sign-making equipment for layout
• Create and apply vinyl graphics and silk screens on signs

Skills

Sign painting

Computerized layout

Silkscreen

Vinyl graphics

Education

Sign Painting apprenticeship training program

Journeyman status

Tools

Laminator

Silk screener

Engraver

Vinyl cutting tools

Painters grip

Measuring tools

Job description

City of Chicago is seeking a Sign Painter to perform journey-level sign painting work, including design, layout, screen printing, and hand lettering or vinyl copy for traffic and municipal signs.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, operating sign-making equipment, applying vinyl graphics, and maintaining supplies. Work includes outdoor conditions with a 7:30AM–3:30PM schedule in Chicago, IL.