Painter; Aviation

Painter – Broward County Board of County Commissioners

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

• High Deductible Health Plan – bi‑weekly premiums:
  Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of 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

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 to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

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

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

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

• Associate's Degree or higher in a 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

Candidates selected for interviews may be required to demonstrate their ability to operate various equipment utilized by the Aviation Department. All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting. All airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Ability to obtain and maintain airfield driving privileges for movement and non‑movement areas. The Aviation Department operates under a Drug‑Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

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/or protect the public or other workers from contamination and spills.

Estimates and determines time and materials needed to complete assigned painting projects to facilitate scheduling, identifies approximate costs and staffing needs, determines type and amount of paint, finish, and coverings needed, and provides information needed to decide whether to do the project in‑house or contract out.

Mixes and matches paints and stains using the proper proportions of pigment, base, and thinner; applies paint to interiors and exteriors, special institutions, general buildings, furniture and equipment, and various other equipment; uses spray guns and brushes.

Occasionally performs staining; uses brush or rag, or dips objects into various stains; stains shelving, benches, tables and cabinets prior to lacquering or varnishing.

Rigs and erects scaffolding; hauls and erects ladders; applies waterproofing to building walls; cuts old caulking, inserts new; repairs bad spots in furniture; applies paint remover; neutralizes spots with alcohol or sands or scrapes them; cleans brushes and spray guns and makes minor repairs to equipment and…