Graffiti Response Field Technician

Position Title:

Graffiti Response Field Technician

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Job Description:

The Graffiti Response Field Technician performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties including graffiti removal, aesthetic restoration, striping, and other painting duties. The technicians play a key role in the beautification, preservation, and maintenance of Salt Lake City’s public, private, residential, and commercial properties.

Position Salary Range:

• $20.91 - $27.55

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs assignments from work orders or information received from supervisor. Organizes jobs to set up daily schedule. Collects and provides accurate information for computer tracking system.
• Paints surfaces, using manual and mechanized equipment that include conventional and airless paint sprayers, brushes or paint rollers. Applies coats of paint, stain, or protective sealants to exterior surfaces of buildings, retaining walls and fences. Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors using computerized application equipment.
• Removes graffiti from natural unpainted surfaces using a variety of paint stripping chemicals and equipment that includes high-pressure washer, soda blaster, sandblaster and air compressor. Remove grease spots.
• Erects scaffolding, sets up ladders and uses a lift truck to perform tasks above ground level. Operates a truck and tow trailer to transport large equipment to job sites. Troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical problems on painting and blasting equipment while in the field.
• Interacts with and promotes the graffiti program in the community. Contacts property owner or occupants to acquire necessary waiver information and access for the removal of graffiti. Answers questions from residents and business owners about graffiti and prevention. Performs inspection of city for graffiti as needed.
• Maintains paint and supply storage rooms. Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies. Interacts with businesses donating supplies, keeps accurate records of donations. Picks up and records paint for recycle program.
• Use donated paint and add colorant to create colors that can be used within the city for touchups.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment are maintained, stocked and are operating in a safe capacity.
• Maintain the parks’ structures including but not limited to painting bathrooms, pavilions, and offices, apply anti- coatings on new murals, and paint, re-paint, or touch up structures in the international Peace Gardens.
• Stripe parking lots throughout the parks in Salt Lake City
• As a lead worker provides constant supervision of community service workers. Ensures workers comply with city, court and jail policies and procedures. Trains and motivates workers on crews
• May be required to work evenings and weekends to assist on projects and attend meetings with the community. Participates in winter snow removal program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of combined experience with painting, paint stripping, masonry cleaning or graffiti removal. One year’s experience should be in a lead worker capacity.
• Valid Utah Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B, or the ability to obtain within six months of employment. 
• Working knowledge of various equipment, including airless and conventional spray machines, sandblaster, paint color matching computers, respirators, high pressure power washer, and high lift vehicles. Mechanical aptitude/ability to correct operating problems with painting and paint removal equipment in the field. Experience with a variety of paint, wood stains and chemicals used in the paint industry, including knowledge of safety and environmental practices.
• Ability to work well with citizens, fellow team members, volunteers, and supervisors, and be able to deal effectively with individuals from a variety of age groups, ethnic backgrounds, and income levels.
• Ability to read, write and follow both oral and written instructions. Ability to organize various types of jobs within a specific time requirement.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. May perform work on ladders, bucket lifts, scissor lifts and roofs in heights exceeding 75 feet. High exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, fumes, equipment noise, dampness, cold, heat, chemicals, barking dogs, dog attacks, brush and thistles that may pose potential worksite hazards. Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round.
• Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior from distraught citizens and possible retaliation for graffiti removal.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$20.91 - $27.55

DEPARTMENT

Public Services

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40