PAINTER (AVIATION)

Broward County Government; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Deductible Health Plan

County Funded Health Savings Account

Pension or Investment Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Broward County Government is seeking a skilled Painter for the Aviation Department. The role includes preparing and painting a variety of interior and exterior surfaces to ensure quality finishes. Candidates must have experience as a professional painter or in an apprenticeship program and hold a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

This position also requires the ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends, as well as strong interpersonal skills to interact courteously with the public and coworkers. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of experience in a painter apprenticeship program or professional painting experience.
• Possess and maintain a Florida Class E Driver's License based on the area of assignment.
• Skilled performance in accordance with standard trade practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces for painting to ensure quality finish.
• Estimates time and materials for painting projects.
• Mixes and applies paints to various surfaces.
• Rigs scaffolding and performs related maintenance work.

Skills

Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends

Customer interaction skills

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in relevant field

Tools

Spray gun

Brushes

Rollers

Linelazer equipment

Job description

Requirements and Preferences

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
• All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• County Funded Health Savings Account up to $2,000 annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) – 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000 annually)
• Paid Parental Leave

General Description

Performs a variety of journey level painting and related maintenance work. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires one (1) year experience serving a painter apprenticeship program or professional painter experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a Florida Class E Driver's License based on the area of assignment.

Preference

• Associate's Degree or higher in relevant field
• Airfield Marking Professional (AMP) Certificate
• 1+ years of Airfield Part 139 Painter Experience
• 1+ years of Airfield/Taxiway Painter Experience
• 2+ years of Journey Level Industrial Painter Experience
• 1+ years Maximo Work Order System Experience

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepares a variety of interior and exterior surfaces for painting or finishing to ensure maximum finish life, protect designated areas, prevent finish application to unwanted areas, and protect the public or other workers from contamination and spills.
2. Estimates and determines time and materials needed to complete assigned painting projects to facilitate scheduling, identify approximate costs and staffing needs, and decide whether to perform the project in-house or contract out.
3. Mixes and matches paints and stains using the proper proportions of pigment, base, and thinner; applies paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings; applies paint to special institutions, general building, and other furniture and equipment; uses spray gun and brushes.
4. Occasionally performs staining using brush or rag, or dips objects into various stains; stains shelving, benches, tables, and cabinets prior to lacquering or varnishing.
5. Rigs and erects scaffolding; hauls and erects ladders; applies waterproofing to building walls; cuts old caulking compounds and inserts new; repairs bad spots in furniture; applies paint remover; neutralizes spots with alcohol or sand or scrapes; cleans brushes and spray guns and makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus.
6. Performs related work as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The Painter position with the Aviation Department is skilled work in Airfield and taxiway markings, painting of interior and exterior buildings, fixtures, signs and various equipment. Duties involve the application of paint to a variety of surfaces using brush, roller, spray gun and linelazer equipment. Work includes the preparation of surfaces and materials for painting and occasional hazardous work from scaffolding. Work requires individual skilled performance in accordance with standard trade practices. Assignments are received orally or through written job orders. Work is reviewed while in process and upon completion.

Competencies

• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Special Information

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.