WELDER - JOURNEYMAN

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS - Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Journeyman Welder to perform skilled welding and fabrication, and to repair existing equipment in a safe, accurate manner.

The role requires reading prints, welding various methods (electric, gas, MIG/TIG), maintaining material records, and having a valid Florida driver's license. Pre-employment drug testing is required. Must provide own hand tools and work well with others.

Qualifications

• Requires a standard high school diploma or GED.
• Five years of recent professional welding experience.
• Ability to read prints/drawings and fabricate as shown.
• Experience with welding methods: electric, gas, MIG, TIG.
• Must provide own hand tools and be able to lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled welding and fabrication on equipment.
• Repair and maintain existing systems with accuracy and safety.
• Adhere to drawings, standards, and safety policies.

Skills

Blueprints

Welding processes

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding tools

Machining equipment

Job description

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WELDER - JOURNEYMAN

Broward County Public Schools PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5923154

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To perform skilled work in all types of gas and electric welding including fabrication and repairs to existing equipment in a responsible and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Five (5) years of recent professionally paid work experience as a welder.
• Must have knowledge of prints and drawings and have the ability to fabricate items from such drawings.
• Ability to do various types of welding, such as: electric, gas, heliarc, PAC (Plasma Arch Cutting) using PCU (Plasma Cutting Unit), MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas).
• Ability to order material and maintain records with emphasis on safety and cost of each project.
• Must have thorough knowledge of all types of metal and proper methods of welding each metal.
• Must have considerable knowledge of all equipment in the welding shop.
• Must have knowledge of sheet metal fabrication including duct work and specialty items.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy materials.
• Ability to operate portable welding equipment away from the shop.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Must have ability to assume responsibility and effect repairs without assistance.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review this position's complete job description, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-054

SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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