Painter

Company: Aerotek
Location: Palatine
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Painter - Wall Covering Installer 3rd Shift Overview We are seeking highly skilled Painters and Wall Covering Installers to join an ongoing commercial renovation project throughout the North and Northwest suburbs of Chicago (Mundelein, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and surrounding areas). This is a long?term project (anticipated to last longer than one year) with consistent work at multiple locations—ideal for professionals looking for stability and competitive pay. The typical schedule will be on the 3rd shift. If you are interested in this position, then please apply today and an Aerotek Recruiter will reach out within 24-48 hours. Responsibilities Prepare surfaces for paint and wall covering installation Accurately measure, cut, and install large-format wall coverings / commercial wallpaper Paint walls and perform detailed finishing work Travel to business locations in the North & Northwest suburbs of Chicago Work 2–4 days per location, completing renovations before moving to the next site Maintain clean, professional work areas in occupied commercial spaces Essential Skills Proven experience installing wall coverings / commercial wallpaper (REQUIRED) Strong knowledge of surface prep, cutting, fitting, and installing large wall cover materials Commercial painting experience Ability to work independently and as part of a crew Prior experience in construction, carpentry, or commercial renovation environments Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palatine, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Palatine,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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