Facilities Construction Specialist - Painter

City of Lauderhill; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lauderhill is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform skilled, semi-skilled, and technical tasks across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general construction to keep City facilities safe and functional.

You will interpret drawings, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with other departments while following City procedures and safety standards. A strong trade background and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of painting experience.
• Florida Driver License (Class E) and must obtain Class B CDL within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds to work orders and completes tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Operates hand and power tools safely and uses testing devices as needed.
• Reads blueprints, diagrams, and written instructions to perform maintenance tasks.
• Estimates labor, materials, and equipment for assignments and notes shortages.
• Keeps accurate records of work performed and time spent on tasks.
• Coordinates with supervisors, contractors, and other City departments on projects and repairs.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance across trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Assists in special projects, renovations, and capital improvements as assigned.

Skills

Painting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Statement of Job

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled, semi-skilled, and technical work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and renovation of City facilities and related infrastructure, under the general supervision of the Assistant Facilities Manager or designee. Work involves a variety of building-trade functions, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general construction, to ensure City buildings, systems, and equipment remain safe, functional, and in optimal operating condition. Employees in this classification perform work independently or as part of a team, interpret technical drawings and work orders, troubleshoot facility issues, and complete assignments in accordance with applicable codes, safety standards, and City procedures. The position requires strong trade knowledge, versatility, and the ability to coordinate tasks with other departments and contractors.

Essential Functions

Responds to assigned work orders, service requests, and project tasks; evaluates the scope of work and completes assignments in a timely and professional manner.

Utilizes the City’s computerized work order and asset management system to receive tasks, document progress, track materials, upload photos, and close out work orders upon completion.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work across multiple trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and facilities construction.

Conducts routine and preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and structural components to ensure ongoing safety, functionality, and compliance with applicable standards.

Troubleshoots building system issues; identifies root causes; and performs corrective repairs or recommends appropriate solutions.

Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, sketches, specifications, and written or verbal instructions.

Operates a variety of hand tools, power tools, testing devices, and construction equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.

Estimates labor, materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned tasks; reports shortages or procurement needs to supervisors.

Maintains accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on each assignment.

Ensures worksites are clean, safe, organized, and secure during and after maintenance or construction activities.

Adheres to City safety protocols and industry best practices while performing tasks involving ladders, lifts, confined spaces, energized systems, and hazardous materials.

Coordinates with supervisors, contractors, vendors, and other City departments to support facility projects, inspections, upgrades, and repairs.

Provides customer service and communicates effectively with City staff, contractors, and members of the public regarding work status and facility needs.

Assists in responding to facility-related emergencies, after-hours issues, or urgent repairs as needed.

Maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment in clean and safe working order.

Participates in special projects, renovations, upgrades, and capital improvements as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees assigned to Painter duties will be responsible for the following functions:

Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, scraping, pressure washing, and priming.

Performs skilled painting of buildings, offices, structures, equipment, and other City facilities using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.

Matches, mixes, and applies a variety of paints, coatings, varnishes, and sealants appropriate for surfaces and environmental conditions.

Repairs and prepares drywall, stucco, and other surfaces prior to paint application.

Safely sets up and works from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other elevated equipment.

Maintains painting supplies, equipment, and records of color codes for City facilities.

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or valid equivalent; AND
• Ten (10) years painting experience; AND
• Valid State of Florida Class E Driver License; AND
• Must obtain State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver License within one year of hire.

Special Requirement

Florida CDL Class B Driver’s License within one (1) year of hire.

Veteran's Preference

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Hourly rate is listed as $27.0851.

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors

Schedule Requirements: The ability to work eighty (80) hours per pay period, and flexible to work throughout the workweek.

Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week.

Physical Requirements: The ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds.

Motor Coordination: The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.

Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to perform repetitive tasks.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.

Color Discrimination: May require the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.

Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, fumes, disease, pathogens, and/or traffic hazards).

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.