Painter

This is a journey-level painting position. It involves performing skilled painting tasks, such as applying paint to a variety of surfaces with a brush, roller, and occasionally a spray gun. Occasionally, work may require performing hazardous duties from scaffolding, ladders, and bucket lifts. Assignments are received orally or electronically, and the work is performed independently and is subject to inspection by a superior during progress and upon completion.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

• Applies paints, lacquers, varnishes, and sealers to interiors, exteriors, and furniture; paints metal, panels, and structural steel.
• Prepares surfaces for painting; uses a pressure cleaner; scrapes and primes wood; applies a bonding coat to masonry surfaces; patches and caulks cracks; strips old paint; prepares and paints metal.
• Performs drywall installation, taping, texturing, patching, repair, and finishing.
• Maintains tools and equipment in proper and safe working order.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements. 
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. 
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• Two years of experience in journey-level painting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Required to pass an elevated background check provided by the City of Lakeland Police Department upon hire.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical
  • Pulmonary Function
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s)

KNOWLEDGE

• Standard practices and techniques of the trade and paints, varnishes, stains, shellacs, lacquers, enamels, solvents, and other materials used in painting.
• Preparing surfaces for painting or other finishing methods.
• Sheetrock repair and finishing. 
• Environmental disposal requirements and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use for chemicals/solvents.

SKILLS

• Applying paints and other finishes by brush, roller, or air guns.
• Blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors, tints, and shades.

ABILITIES

• Interpret and work from sketches, rough layouts, standard drawings, and specifications.
• Work from ladders, high scaffolds, bucket lifts, and bucket trucks.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy work, including walking, bending, twisting, and standing frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds continuously.
• Risks exposure to significant environmental hazards, including chemicals, solvents, and old lead-based coatings.
• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, taste, smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.