Facilities Construction Specialist - Painter

City of Lauderhill•Lauderhill, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled, semi-skilled, and technical work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and renovation of City facilities and related infrastructure, under the general supervision of the Assistant Facilities Manager or designee. Work involves a variety of building-trade functions, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general construction, to ensure City buildings, systems, and equipment remain safe, functional, and in optimal operating condition. Employees in this classification perform work independently or as part of a team, interpret technical drawings and work orders, troubleshoot facility issues, and complete assignments in accordance with applicable codes, safety standards, and City procedures. The position requires strong trade knowledge, versatility, and the ability to coordinate tasks with other departments and contractors. Employees assigned to Painter duties will be responsible for preparing interior and exterior surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, scraping, pressure washing, and priming. They will perform skilled painting of buildings, offices, structures, equipment, and other City facilities using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment. This includes matching, mixing, and applying a variety of paints, coatings, varnishes, and sealants appropriate for surfaces and environmental conditions. Additionally, they will repair and prepare drywall, stucco, and other surfaces prior to paint application, and safely set up and work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other elevated equipment. They will also maintain painting supplies, equipment, and records of color codes for City facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or valid equivalent
Ten (10) years painting experience
Valid State of Florida Class E Driver License
Must obtain State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver License within one year of hire.
Ability to work eighty (80) hours per pay period, and flexible to work throughout the workweek.
Ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week.
Ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.
Ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.
May require the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Responds to assigned work orders, service requests, and project tasks; evaluates the scope of work and completes assignments in a timely and professional manner.
Utilizes the City’s computerized work order and asset management system to receive tasks, document progress, track materials, upload photos, and close out work orders upon completion.
Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work across multiple trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and facilities construction.
Conducts routine and preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and structural components to ensure ongoing safety, functionality, and compliance with applicable standards.
Troubleshoots building system issues; identifies root causes; and performs corrective repairs or recommends appropriate solutions.
Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, sketches, specifications, and written or verbal instructions.
Operates a variety of hand tools, power tools, testing devices, and construction equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.
Estimates labor, materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned tasks; reports shortages or procurement needs to supervisors.
Maintains accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on each assignment.
Ensures worksites are clean, safe, organized, and secure during and after maintenance or construction activities.
Adheres to City safety protocols and industry best practices while performing tasks involving ladders, lifts, confined spaces, energized systems, and hazardous materials.
Coordinates with supervisors, contractors, vendors, and other City departments to support facility projects, inspections, upgrades, and repairs.
Provides customer service and communicates effectively with City staff, contractors, and members of the public regarding work status and facility needs.
Assists in responding to facility-related emergencies, after-hours issues, or urgent repairs as needed.
Maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment in clean and safe working order.
Participates in special projects, renovations, upgrades, and capital improvements as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, scraping, pressure washing, and priming.
Performs skilled painting of buildings, offices, structures, equipment, and other City facilities using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
Matches, mixes, and applies a variety of paints, coatings, varnishes, and sealants appropriate for surfaces and environmental conditions.
Repairs and prepares drywall, stucco, and other surfaces prior to paint application.
Safely sets up and works from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other elevated equipment.
Maintains painting supplies, equipment, and records of color codes for City facilities.