Painter

City of Lakeland, Civil Service • Employment Services, FL

10d

About The Position

This is a journey-level painting position involving skilled painting work on a variety of surfaces using brushes, rollers, and occasionally spray guns. The position applies paints and other finishes to interiors, exteriors, furniture, metal, panels, and structural steel, and prepares surfaces for painting and finishing. Work may include hazardous duties from scaffolding, ladders, and bucket lifts. Assignments are received orally or electronically, performed independently, and inspected by a superior during progress and upon completion. This position is designated as Mission Critical. The posting is continuous and may close at any time without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• Two years of experience in journey-level painting.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Pass an elevated background check provided by the City of Lakeland Police Department upon hire.
• Pass and maintain qualification for Respiratory Protection, Physical Pulmonary Function, and Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).
• Knowledge of standard painting trade practices and techniques, painting and finishing materials, surface preparation, sheetrock repair and finishing, environmental disposal requirements, and appropriate PPE use for chemicals and solvents.
• Skill in applying paints and finishes by brush, roller, or air guns, and blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors, tints, and shades.
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches, rough layouts, standard drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to work from ladders, high scaffolds, bucket lifts, and bucket trucks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including frequent walking, bending, twisting, and standing, and lifting up to 60 pounds continuously.
• Pass required pre-employment and random drug testing; the position is also subject to reasonable suspicion testing.

Responsibilities

• Apply paints, lacquers, varnishes, and sealers to interiors, exteriors, and furniture; paint metal, panels, and structural steel.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including pressure cleaning, scraping and priming wood, applying bonding coats to masonry, patching and caulking cracks, stripping old paint, and preparing and painting metal.
• Install, tape, texture, patch, repair, and finish drywall.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper and safe working order.
• Participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements when required.
• Work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for efficient departmental operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED