What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance/Painting Crew (2025 season) position at The Henry Ford?
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.
Our seasonal part-time Painters at The Henry Ford are responsible for helping keep our campus beautiful. We maintain all indoor and outdoor non-historic painted surfaces, which includes the museum, education buildings, theater and Greenfield Village. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our mission while enjoying our one-of-a-kind environment. If you prefer an office job where you never feel the sun or smell the flowers, this is not the job for you.
Essential Responsibilities
- Prepares surfaces for painting
- Paints exterior and interior surfaces using brushes, rollers or spray guns
- Acts as a team player and provides expertise within team and with other teams as appropriate
- Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Your Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid drivers’ license
- General knowledge of painting techniques and tools preferred
This is a physical position that requires frequent standing and walking and occasional lifting. Must be able to work outdoors on ladders or scaffolding, in all types of conditions and in non-air-conditioned interiors.
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