Journeyman Painter - 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 inspiring daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be a part of this legacy and take it forward. 

As a Painter at The Henry Ford, you would be responsible for general maintenance, exhibit and non-historic painting and finishing using a variety of painting and finishing techniques.  This includes preparation and finish work, exterior and interior painting, staining and varnishing, specialty finishes, wallpapering and general maintenance tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces for painting.
• Selects premixed or mixed paints for appropriate color or applicability.
• Paints exterior and interior surfaces using brushes, rollers or spray guns.
• Erects scaffolding for aboveground work.
• Prepares new drywall for finishing (tape and mud).
• Glazes windows.
• Selects and applies various types of wallpaper
• Creates specialty finishes.
• Performs other activities as necessary.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
• Acts as a team player and provides expertise within team and with other teams as appropriate.

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Painter designation OR 7 years' experience in residential/commercial painting

Special Skills

• General Knowledge of painting and wallpapering techniques and tools, ability to operate motorized equipment and machinery
• Problem solving, trouble shooting, evaluating, prioritizing

Physical and Environmental
Sitting: 5%  
Standing/Walking: 95%
Lifting: Frequent – up to 50 lbs.
Other: Frequent work on scaffolding, ladders, heights over 6 ft.


The Henry Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The Henry Ford prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer).