Position: Painter
Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pay: $19.88/hr.
Location: Martin County General Services Department located @ 2555 SE Avenger Circle, Stuart, FL. 34996
Must be able to pass criminal background, drug testing and MVR check
This will be a contract position with reSource Government Services and not a direct hire position with Martin County.
Summary:
Performs multi-painting work, which requires skills in painting, staining, refinishing, decorating and incidental duties on interior and exterior buildings, furniture and fixtures.
This position will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security clearance due to its access to the various criminal justice system operations.
This position may require you to have a take-home vehicle for purposes of responding to departmental emergency situations. An employee is covered under the County’s auto insurance policy when operating the vehicle in the scope of his or her employment. Employees are encouraged to purchase a rider of endorsement to their personal automobile policy to provide coverage for operating a county vehicle for personal use including driving to and from work.
In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES:
(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
Inspects, cleans and prepares surfaces prior to painting and other finishes, including pressure washing.
Responsible in selecting and mixing paints, proper placement of drop cloths, arranging and assembling scaffolding or ladders at work sites, cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Responsible in brushing, spraying, or rolling paint, varnish, stain, sealer, shellac or primer to work surfaces, building interiors and exteriors, furniture, bookcases, cabinets, counters and paneling.
Responsible in the application of final finish to various surfaces including wood, drywall, stucco, metals, plastics, laminates, and related materials.
Makes minor drywall/plaster repairs to walls and ceilings.
Removes old paint or rust using lye bath, sanding machine , or other methods.
Repaints or touches up signage.
Replaces old signs with new ones.
Uses power driven and hand-operated equipment and materials to apply finishes into surfaces, stencil, and pressure clean and prepare surfaces for final application.
Cleans and maintains equipment, tools, supplies and assigned vehicle.
Performs work related to this job description as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in a wide variety of finishing and painting operations.
Considerable knowledge of the safe and efficient use of materials and equipment in the painting trade.
Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with painting and safety precautions.
Skill in the use and maintenance of painting equipment.
Skill in developing estimates of time, equipment and materials for painting projects.
Ability to transport, carry, assemble and climb ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to work from specifications or visual observation.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Ability to work in high places.
Ability to plan and organize tasks/projects.
Ability to adapt to various work environments.
Skill in use of paint brushes, spray gun, high-pressure washers, and common hand tools.
Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the general public.
Ability to measure and apply paint and markings correctly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
Occasional crawling, diving.
Frequent feeling, driving (vehicle/equip/other)
Very frequent balancing, climbing, kneeling, lifting, carrying.
Constant walking, turning, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching/working overhead, handling, speaking, hearing, seeing, color vision use, depth perception use, working speed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Involves frequent interactions with people.
Work is performed indoors as well as outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
May involve working with and/or supervising jail inmate’s trustees.
May involve working in a correctional environment which includes jail inmates.
Frequently noisy, working with adequate ventilation, moving objects/machinery, working in cramped quarters, working from high places, working around explosives, working around toxic conditions.?
Very frequently inside, outside, hot, dusty, dirty, odorous (including gases/fumes), exposed to electrical hazards, exposed to chemicals, working with irregular surfaces.?
Constantly dry, working with adequate lighting.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and two (2) years' experience painting building exteriors and interiors, furniture or equipment.
Additional qualifying education, training and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Employment Disclosure Requirement
All candidates are required to respond to the following questions during the hiring process. Responses must be documented and retained as part of the recruitment record:
- Are you currently or have you previously been employed by an employer covered under the Florida Retirement System (FRS)? This includes the State of Florida or any other government entity, including school districts within the State of Florida.
- If the answer is yes:
a. What was your last date of employment with the FRS-covered employer?
b. Since leaving that employment, have you taken any distribution from FRS, including a refund of employee contributions?
Failure to provide complete and accurate information may impact employment eligibility.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
