Painter- Full Time- $24/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a dedicated painter to maintain interior and exterior structures across the park. The role involves painting offices, buildings, rides, handrails, fences, and safety lines, with responsibilities including surface prep and paint color matching.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to work at heights and in confined spaces. Valid driver’s license and experience with spray equipment are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of conventional and airless spray equipment.
• Must be physically able to operate hand tools and vehicles.
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Paint offices, buildings, rides, handrails, fences and safety lines throughout the park.
• Mix and match paint colors and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Operate spray equipment and maintain paint-related records.
• Follow environmental and safety policies for paints and chemicals.
• Work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Spray painting

Physical dexterity

Safety equipment use

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conventional spray equipment

Airless spray equipment

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our Painter Team! Our painters are responsible for painting and maintaining all interior and exterior structures throughout the park.

Overview

We are looking for someone to join our Painter Team! Our painters are responsible for painting and maintaining all interior and exterior structures throughout the park.

Responsibilities

• Paint offices, buildings, rides, handrails, fences, safety lines, etc. throughout the park
• Mix and match paint colors
• Knowledge in use of a striping machine
• Prepare surfaces to be painted by sanding, drywall taping, scraping/water blasting (power scraping)
• Keep a daily duty lof of maintenance work performed as well as accurate records of preventative maintenance
• Comply with environmental laws in proper storage and disposal of paint and chemicals
• Comply with all department and company safety policies; wear appropriate safety equipment as required

Qualifications

• Should possess high school diploma or equivalent
• Should possess knowledge of conventional and airless spray equipment
• Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles
• Must be able to use various types of safety and emergency equipment, including respirators and safety harnesses
• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 150 feet, crawling, and working in confined spaces and lifiting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work varied shifts, includings nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must possess a valid drivers license