Painter (Aviation Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Requirements and Preferences

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.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
County Funded Health Savings Account 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

General Description

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

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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

Special Certifications and Licenses

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

Preference

Associate's Degree or higher in 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

Duties and Responsibilities

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 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, identify approximate costs and staffing needs, and decide whether to perform 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 of buildings; applies paint to special institutions, general building, and other furniture and equipment; uses spray gun and brushes.

Occasionally performs staining using 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 compounds and inserts new; repairs bad spots in furniture; applies paint remover; neutralizes spots with alcohol or sand or scrapes; cleans brushes and spray guns and makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus.

Performs related work as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The Painter position with the Aviation Department is skilled work in Airfield and taxiway markings, painting of interior and exterior buildings, fixtures, signs and various equipment. Duties involve the application of paint to a variety of surfaces using brush, roller, spray gun and linelazer equipment. Work includes the preparation of surfaces and materials for painting and occasional hazardous work from scaffolding.

Work requires individual skilled performance in accordance with standard trade practices. Assignments are received orally or through written job orders. Work is reviewed while in process and upon completion.

Competencies

Decision Quality:
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Action Oriented:
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and…