Airport Painter

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Airport Painter

Salary

$19.78 - $31.57 Hourly

Location

FL 33315, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1411123

Department

Avi Air Ops Facilities Maint

Opening Date

02/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Hiring Range

$19.78 to $24.20

Note:

The starting rate of pay will be within the Position Hiring Range indicated above based on qualifications and/or experience that exceed the minimum qualification requirements. The full salary range (annually or hourly) of this job class also displays above.

Veterans' Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Airport Painter.
 
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

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 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

**MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS**

The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Painter. The Airport Painter position 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 a 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. The Airport's Maintenance Division operates on a 24/7 schedule with three 8 hour shifts, unless otherwise determined by operational needs. This is an exciting fast paced work environment with shift work over a 5 day work schedule with two consecutive days off during the week.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires one (1) year serving an apprenticeship program or experience in the field.
 
Special Certifications and Licenses Required:
  • Possess and maintain a Florida E Class Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle for duration of appointment
  • Must obtain and maintain Security Identification Display Access (SIDA) and Customs and Border Protection Seal.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Airfield driving privileges movement & non movement.
Preferences:
  • Journey level certification in Painting trade
  • Airfield Part 139 Inspection experience
  • Airfield/Taxiway Marking experience
  • Four (4)+ years of journey level industrial painting experience
Additional Information
The work schedule includes afternoon, evening or night shifts, weekends and holidays. * An extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, 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). 

 * Post-offer physical examination. * Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with Customs Seal. * The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 in order 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 project in order to facilitate scheduling, identifies approximate costs and staffing needs, identifies type and amount of paint, finish, and coverings needed, and provides information needed to determine whether to do 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 as well as to a variety of equipment; uses spray gun 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 compounds and inserts new; repairs bad spots in furniture; applies paint remover; neutralizes spots with alcohol or sands or scrapes it; cleans brushes and spray guns and makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Competencies

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.


Emergency Management Responsibilities 
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.


County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.


All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01
How many years of full-time journey level painting experience do you possess?
  • Less than a year
  • One year
  • Two years
  • Three years
  • Four or more years
02
Do you possess the certification and/or experience listed below? Please select all that apply and make sure it's verifiable in your resumes.
  • Journey level
  • Airfield Part 139
  • Airfield/Taxiway
  • None of the above
03
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you willing to work nights, holidays and weekends shifts?
  • Yes
  • No
05
What type of paint brush would you use for oil-based paint? For latex paint?
06
Have you ever worked in a Team environment? If so, please describe and include what you liked or disliked about it.
07
List any striping or pavement marking experience you have. What types of marking equipment have you used?
08
Briefly lists the types of tools and equipment you've worked with and on in your past and present jobs.
09
What would your current or past supervisors say are your strengths? What would they say are your weaknesses?
10
Are you able to lift up to 80 lbs, with or without accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Broward County
Address
115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone
(954) 831-4000