Painter Aviation

Position: PAINTER (AVIATION)

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Painter. This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

Benefits of Broward County Employment:

• High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 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 2K 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.

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

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. 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). 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 provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.