PAINTER - DUQUOIN STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Job Requisition ID: 49650
Closing Date: 09/19/2025
​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: PAINTER - 30800
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $5649.78 monthly - prevailing wage
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Perry
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: PR000
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

This position is located on the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, 655 Executive Dr., DuQuoin IL 62832

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Performs journey level work inpainting, redecorating and refinishing of walls, interior and exterior, woodwork, furniture and fixture for renovation and maintenance at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds (DSF).
• Performs work in DSF Fairgrounds computer & sign lab.
• Prepares interior or exterior walls, metal surfaces, floors, ceiling and equipment for painting.
• Erects ladders or scaffolding needed for painting and repairing interior and exterior walls.
• Performs shop work at facilities.
• Inspects work sites to determine amount and type of materials needed for painting projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which or reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Requires successful completion of a recognized painter apprenticeship program and two years of full-time journey level painter experience or six years of full-time journey level painter experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers working knowledge of the tool, materials, methods and standard practices of the trade.
• Prefers skill in the use of the tools of the trade such as paint brushes, paint rollers, paint sprayers, paint pans, razor scraper, putty knife, power sanders, buffers, power washers, etc.
• Prefers ability to make simple mathematical computations in estimating area of surfaces to be painted.
• Prefers ability to estimate time, labor and materials necessary to complete work orders.
• Prefers the ability to instruct and direct unskilled workers.
• Prefers the ability to blend paints and match colors.
• Prefers ability to read and interpret blueprints, simple sketches, and drawings.
• Prefers the ability to interpret work from verbal or written specifications.
• Prefers ability to operate power lifts and overhead platforms.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires the ability to work from heights (on ladders, scaffold and platforms), standing for long periods of time, work while kneeling or reaching overhead.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm/M-F
Work Location: 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, Illinois, 62832-3850
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

AGR offers a robust benefit package including; 

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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