Painter; Port Everglades

Requirements and Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Painter at Port Everglades Department.

The Painter position is skilled work at the journey level in painting building, fixtures, signs and various equipment. Duties involve the application of paint to a variety of surfaces using a brush, roller or spray gun. Work includes the preparation of surfaces and materials for painting and occasional hazardous work from scaffolding.

• 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 serving a painter apprenticeship program or professional painter experience.

• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment and during employment.
• Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment (if required).
• Valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.

• Four (4) or more years of journey level industrial painting experience.
• Journey level certification in painting trade.

Open continuous until sufficient applications are received and may close at any time.

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 ensuring maximum finish life, protecting designated areas, preventing finish application to unwanted areas, and protecting 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, type and amount of paint, finish, and coverings needed, and provides info needed to determine whether to do project in-house or contract out.
• Miks and matches paints and stains using proper proportions of pigment, base, and thinner; applies paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings, special institutions, general building, furniture and equipment; uses spray gun and brushes.
• Occasionally performs staining; uses brush or rag or dips objects into 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 compounds and inserts new; repairs bad spots in furniture; applies paint remover; neutralizes spots with alcohol or sands or scrapes; cleans brushes and spray guns and makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Decision Quality
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  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.
• Action Oriented
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  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.
• Plans and Aligns
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  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.
• Ensures Accountability
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  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
• Communicates Effectively
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  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction,…