WELDER - JOURNEYMAN

Browardschools; Oakland Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Browardschools in Oakland Park, FL is seeking a skilled welder to perform gas and electric welding, fabrication and repairs to equipment in the Physical Plant Operations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, five years welding experience, ability to read prints, own hand tools, valid Florida driver’s license, and willingness to pass pre-employment drug testing. Position pays hourly and is open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of welding experience required.
• Ability to read prints/drawings and fabricate from drawings.
• Knowledge of gas, electric welding and related processes.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Own hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Plasma Cutting Unit (PCU)

Portable welding equipment

Job description

Work Location: PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS

City: OAKLAND PARK

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

Job Description Footer:

Advertisement Window: 08/10/2026 -Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 261 Day Cal

Pay Grade:TC2401

Classification: Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate -$30.09-$33.75per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range