Painter (Facilities Management Division) Salary

$42,377.30 - $67,634.32 Annually

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1413429

Department

PW FM Repairs & Maintenance

Opening Date

02/13/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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.

Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Painter (Facilities Management Division).
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** 

NOTE: Announcement is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

The Broward County Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division, provides program and administrative management of the maintenance and repairs, roads and grounds, utilities, minor renovations and capital maintenance, cleaning, paid parking, security and real property management of certain County facilities and properties.

In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI).
 
Therefore, this Painter position may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.

General Description
Candidates must have painting experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting.  The full-time painter will be expected to work well with a team, and always represent our Division in a professional manner by upholding the highest standards of conduct, cleanliness, orderliness and quality. Under general to limited supervision, the Painter performs a variety of journey level painting and related maintenance work. 

Prepares a variety of interior surfaces prior to painting in order to ensure maximum finish life.  This includes removing wallpaper and patching drywall.  Protects designated areas, prevents finish application to unwanted areas, and/or protects the public/other workers from contamination/spills.

Paints/applies special finishes/coverings to a variety of interior surfaces, including walls, doors, ceilings, etc. in order to maintain acceptable appearance of the facility, update the type/quality of finish, improve appearance of work and public access areas, repair wear and tear/damage to the facility, remove graffiti, and/or improve the safety of the facility.

Prepares a variety of exterior surfaces for painting/finishing in order to meet Federal Aviation Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation, and/or Americans With Disabilities Act regulations, ensure maximum finish life, protect designated areas, prevent finish application to unwanted areas, and/or protect the public/other workers from contamination/spills.

Paints a variety of street, sidewalk, and related surfaces in order to ensure street and parking markings comply with U.S. Department of Transportation and Americans With Disabilities Act regulations, identify caution areas for safety, and/or identify restricted parking spaces.

Estimates/determines time and materials needed to complete assigned painting project in order to facilitate scheduling, identify approximate costs and staffing needs, identify type/amount of paint/finish/coverings needed, and/or to provide information needed to determine whether to do project in-house or contract out.

Uses air less sprayers, conventional pot sprayers, brushes, rollers and other trade related tools.  Obtains materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned projects/work orders.

Prepares written materials or uses electronic device/computer/PDA (i.e., work order status, materials request, time and attendance, repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information

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 RequirementsRequires one (1) year serving a painter apprenticeship program or professional painter experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses RequiredPossess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences* Completion of a recognized vocational education program or apprenticeship in painting trades
* NACE Institute certification in their General Coatings Program
* At least (2) years experience using computerized maintenance management systems
* At least (2) years or more experience using HVLP spray equipment and mixing paint
* At least (2) years or more experience in commercial/institutional painting

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

CompetenciesDecision QualityMakes 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 OrientedTakes 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 AlignsPlans 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 AccountabilityHolds 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 EffectivelyDevelops 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-AwarenessUses 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.
County Core ValuesAll 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) ComplianceBroward 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 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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 $2,600. 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 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02 Do you have at least one (1) year serving an apprenticeship program or experience in the Painting field? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License? Yes No 04 Have you completed a recognized vocational education program in painting trades? If yes, complete AND clear details must be noted on your application. Yes No 05 Please describe your painting experience in a commercial or government facility, including your knowledge of the standard methods, tools and materials used. 06 The painter generally works alone. Describe one large painting task or project that you completed by yourself. 07 Do you possess any of the following skills or certification. Please select if applicable. At least (2) years of experience using computerized maintenance management systems At least (2) years or more experience using HVLP spray equipment and mixing paint At least (2) years or more experience in commercial/institutional painting NACE Institute certification in their General Coatings Program None of the above 08 Will you be available to work overtime if requested to do so? Yes No 09 Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that 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? Yes No

Required Question

Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Painter (Facilities Management Division).
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** 

NOTE: Announcement is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

The Broward County Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division, provides program and administrative management of the maintenance and repairs, roads and grounds, utilities, minor renovations and capital maintenance, cleaning, paid parking, security and real property management of certain County facilities and properties.

In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies, the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriff's Office, State Attorney's Office, and Medical Examiner's Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e., any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI).
 
Therefore, this Painter position may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.

General Description
Candidates must have painting experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting.  The full-time painter will be expected to work well with a team, and always represent our Division in a professional manner by upholding the highest standards of conduct, cleanliness, orderliness and quality. Under general to limited supervision, the Painter performs a variety of journey level painting and related maintenance work. 

Prepares a variety of interior surfaces prior to painting in order to ensure maximum finish life.  This includes removing wallpaper and patching drywall.  Protects designated areas, prevents finish application to unwanted areas, and/or protects the public/other workers from contamination/spills.

Paints/applies special finishes/coverings to a variety of interior surfaces, including walls, doors, ceilings, etc. in order to maintain acceptable appearance of the facility, update the type/quality of finish, improve appearance of work and public access areas, repair wear and tear/damage to the facility, remove graffiti, and/or improve the safety of the facility.

Prepares a variety of exterior surfaces for painting/finishing in order to meet Federal Aviation Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation, and/or Americans With Disabilities Act regulations, ensure maximum finish life, protect designated areas, prevent finish application to unwanted areas, and/or protect the public/other workers from contamination/spills.

Paints a variety of street, sidewalk, and related surfaces in order to ensure street and parking markings comply with U.S. Department of Transportation and Americans With Disabilities Act regulations, identify caution areas for safety, and/or identify restricted parking spaces.

Estimates/determines time and materials needed to complete assigned painting project in order to facilitate scheduling, identify approximate costs and staffing needs, identify type/amount of paint/finish/coverings needed, and/or to provide information needed to determine whether to do project in-house or contract out.

Uses air less sprayers, conventional pot sprayers, brushes, rollers and other trade related tools.  Obtains materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned projects/work orders.

Prepares written materials or uses electronic device/computer/PDA (i.e., work order status, materials request, time and attendance, repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information

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 RequirementsRequires one (1) year serving a painter apprenticeship program or professional painter experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses RequiredPossess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences* Completion of a recognized vocational education program or apprenticeship in painting trades
* NACE Institute certification in their General Coatings Program
* At least (2) years experience using computerized maintenance management systems
* At least (2) years or more experience using HVLP spray equipment and mixing paint
* At least (2) years or more experience in commercial/institutional painting

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

CompetenciesDecision QualityMakes 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 OrientedTakes 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 AlignsPlans 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 AccountabilityHolds 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 EffectivelyDevelops 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-AwarenessUses 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.
County Core ValuesAll 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) ComplianceBroward 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 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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 $2,600. 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 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02 Do you have at least one (1) year serving an apprenticeship program or experience in the Painting field? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License? Yes No 04 Have you completed a recognized vocational education program in painting trades? If yes, complete AND clear details must be noted on your application. Yes No 05 Please describe your painting experience in a commercial or government facility, including your knowledge of the standard methods, tools and materials used. 06 The painter generally works alone. Describe one large painting task or project that you completed by yourself. 07 Do you possess any of the following skills or certification. Please select if applicable. At least (2) years of experience using computerized maintenance management systems At least (2) years or more experience using HVLP spray equipment and mixing paint At least (2) years or more experience in commercial/institutional painting NACE Institute certification in their General Coatings Program None of the above 08 Will you be available to work overtime if requested to do so? Yes No 09 Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that 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? Yes No

Required Question

Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers