PAINTER (AVIATION)

PainterThe 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 $80.79Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 AnnuallyConsumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan457 Deferred Compensation Employee MatchEleven (11) paid holidays each yearVacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per yearUp to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positionsTuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)Paid Parental LeaveMUST 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 fieldAirfield Marking Professional (AMP) Certificate1+ years of Airfield Part 139 Painter Experience1+ years of Airfield/Taxiway Painter Experience2+ years of Journey Level Industrial Painter Experience1+ years Maximo Work Order System ExperienceCandidates 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: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.Competencies:Decision Quality: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.Physical Demands: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): Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.County Core Values: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 committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make an accommodation request.County-wide Emergency Responsibilities: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.