Painter II - (October 15, 2026)

Jaxport; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JAXPORT is seeking a Painter II for its terminals in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves preparing structures for painting, maintaining paint equipment, and operating high-reach, forklift, and rigging systems for suspended projects.

Expect work at heights up to 200 feet, with daily record-keeping and adherence to environmental guidelines. A valid driver's license and safety compliance are required; training on TWIC may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years’ experience as an industrial painter in preparation and painting of structural steel.
• Experience operating high reach, forklift, mechanical platforms and rigging/harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepares structures for painting and ensures proper adhesion.
• Maintains and operates paint equipment for daily use.
• Operates equipment such as high reach, forklift, mechanical platforms and rigging/harnesses.
• Works at heights up to 200 feet above ground and waterways.
• Maintains daily records of hours worked and area painted.
• Recommends materials and equipment to supervisor.
• Keeps up-to-date with painting technology and methods.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and equipment.

Skills

Job planning

Paint mixing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

High reach

Forklift

Mechanical platforms

Rigging & harnesses

Job description

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Painter II - (October 15, 2026)

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1342

Painter II, JAXPORT Terminals

309

$30.53

October 15, 2026

October 29, 2026 (5:00 p.m.) or until filled.

(External & Internal Posting)

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares structures for painting by removing dirt, scale, rust, old paint coatings, grease, and other materials using appropriate cleaning and removal processes. Paints structure ensuring proper adhesion.
• Performs routine, daily maintenance on the upkeep of paint equipment.
• Operates equipment such as high reach, forklift, mechanical platforms, and specialized rigging and harnesses for suspended painting projects.
• Routinely works at heights in excess of 200 feet above the ground and waterway.
• Prepares all paint and prep material while demonstrating basic knowledge and awareness of environmental regulations and measures to avoid pollution or contamination of waterways.
• Maintains a daily record indicating the asset worked on, the number of hours spent and how much surface was painted.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor for materials and equipment needed for job duties.
• Stays current on latest industrial equipment painting and preservation technology.
• Reports any equipment malfunction to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains assigned equipment and work areas in a clean, organized and professional manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of four to six years’ experience as an industrial painter in preparation and painting of structural steel required.
• Experience in the operation of equipment such as high reach, forklift, mechanical platforms and specialized rigging and harnesses required.

License/Certifications: N/A

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices of industrial painting in marine environment required.
• Basic knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to potentially hazardous materials required.

Skills Required

• Ability to plan jobs and follow through without direct supervision.
• Skill to properly mix and match paint.

Travel: None

Other Requirements

• Valid driver license is required and must be maintained during employment.
• This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) during employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently remain in a stationary position.
• Constantly move, traverse inside office or on JAXPORT property to accomplish job duties.
• Constantly operate, use or handle equipment, tools, computers and other office machinery.
• Constantly ascend, descend, work atop, traverse on ladders, equipment and buildings to perform maintenance and safety functions. Heights up to 200 feet.
• Constantly position self to move, to maintain or repair equipment on terminal or in office.
• Constantly detect, determine, identify, recognize, observe, inspect to read and use computers.
• Constantly detect, converse with, convey, exchange information with others via radio, telephone. Ability to listen to equipment to troubleshoot
• Continuously move, transport and position, material up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

JAXPORT will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act

AN EO/EA, ADA AND VETERANS PREFERENCE EMPLOYER