Park Painter: Interior & Exterior Specialist

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a dedicated Painter to join our team. You will be responsible for painting and maintaining interior and exterior structures throughout the park, ensuring surfaces are prepared and colors matched to specifications.

You will mix paints, operate spray equipment, work at heights, and follow safety rules. This role requires physical stamina, ability to work outdoors in various weather, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of conventional and airless spray equipment.
• Physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles.
• Ability to use safety and emergency equipment, including respirators and safety harnesses.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Paint offices, buildings, rides, handrails, fences and safety lines 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.
• Keep a daily log of maintenance work and 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.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Knowledge of spray equipment

Ability to work at heights

Safety equipment use

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conventional spray equipment

Airless spray equipment

Job description

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a dedicated Painter to join our team. You will be responsible for painting and maintaining interior and exterior structures throughout the park, ensuring surfaces are prepared and colors matched to specifications.

You will mix paints, operate spray equipment, work at heights, and follow safety rules. This role requires physical stamina, ability to work outdoors in various weather, and a valid driver's license.