Painter Leader - George Bush Intercontinental Airport

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston’s Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance division seeks a Painter Leader to oversee a safe, high‑quality painting program across IAH, HOU, and EFD facilities.

You will plan, mobilize teams, inspect work, manage materials and costs, and ensure adherence to FAR Part 139 and safety standards, including FOD prevention. A high school diploma and four years of painting experience are required, plus a valid Texas driver's license (CDL with H endorsement may be needed).

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Four years of painting experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license; CDL with H endorsement may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees painting program and coordinates work orders and schedules.
• Manages inventory, supplies, and project cost estimates.
• Inspects completed work, maintains records, and ensures quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Division/ Section: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)/General Maintenance Services

Workdays & Hours: Varied* (Shift work, including rotation, weekends and holidays) *subject to change.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The purpose of Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance, Airside Operations and Maintenance business unit is to effectively deliver self-performed maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Painter Leader executes a safe and effective painting program in compliance with FAR Part 139 requirements to enhance airfield marking visibility, extend asset life, and enhance airfield operational safety across HAS facilities (IAH, HOU, and EFD). Responsibilities include performing commercial painting and restoration, maintaining and servicing tools, vehicles, and equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety standards, particularly Foreign Object Debris (FOD) removal. The role involves planning and mobilizing teams with the necessary resources, conducting inspections and maintenance, and supporting minor construction and reconstruction tasks. The Painter Leader provides direct supervision, collaborates with Operations on strategic task execution, and delivers high-quality customer service that supports regional economic growth and positions HAS as a showcase airport.

"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

The Painter Leader responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares, coordinates, reviews and monitors work orders, assignments, schedules and personnel.
• Manages inventory control of required supplies and equipment.
• Calculates cost estimates and actual costs for all projects.
• Conducts inspection of completed assignments.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of all information, reports and records.
• Performs various installation, painting, restoring and refinishing activities.
• Troubleshoots problem areas, recommends and implements solutions.
• Maintains and ensures a safe and clean work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four years of experience as a painter are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving. May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "H" endorsement for transporting hazardous material.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 15

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.