Summary

This job involves performing skilled painting and maintenance tasks at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including painting airfield markings and operating equipment for tasks like grass cutting and sweeping roadways.

It requires working flexible shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends, in a fast-paced airport environment.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on painting experience who is reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable with outdoor work in varying weather.

Key Requirements

One year of experience in a painter apprenticeship program or as a professional painter
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License
Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends
Pass a 10-year work history verification, criminal background check, fingerprinting, CHRC, and Security Threat Assessment for SIDA Badge
Obtain and maintain airfield driving privileges for movement and non-movement areas
Interact courteously with the public, vendors, contractors, and employees to maintain a positive work environment
Demonstrate ability to operate aviation department equipment during interviews (if selected)

Full Job Description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Equipment Operator.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

General Description
The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the North Perry Airport (HWO) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator performs skilled work in the operation of large vehicles and equipment. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but may determine how or when to complete tasks. Responsibilities include airfield grass cutting and sweeping the airport roadway system.

**MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS**

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Performs a variety of journey level painting and related maintenance work.

Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires one (1) year experience serving a painter apprenticeship program or professional painter experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a Florida Class E Driver's License based on the area of assignment.

Preference

Journey Level Painter Certification
Airfield Marking Professional (AMP) Certificate
1+ years of Airfield Part 139 Painter Experience
1+ years of Airfield/Taxiway Painter Experience
2+ years of Journey Level Industrial Painter Experience

Candidates selected for interviews may be required to demonstrate their ability to operate various equipment utilized by the Aviation Department. All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Ability to obtain and maintain Airfield driving privileges for movement and non-movement areas. The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Prepares a variety of interior and exterior surfaces for painting or finishing in order to ensure maximum finish life, protect designated areas, prevent finish application to unwanted areas, and/or protect the public or other workers from contamination and spills.

Estimates and determines time and materials needed to complete assigned painting project in order to facilitate scheduling, identifies approximate costs and staffing needs, identifies type and amount of paint, finish, and coverings needed, and provides information needed to determine whether to do project in-house or contract out.

Mixes and matches paints and stains using the proper proportions of pigment, base, and thinner; applies paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings; applies paint to special institutions, general building, and other furniture and equipment as well as to a variety of equipment; uses spray gun and brushes.

Occasionally performs staining; uses brush or rag, or dips objects into various stains; stains shelving, benches, tables and cabinets prior to lacquering or varnishing.

Rigs and erects scaffolding; hauls and erects ladders; applies waterproofing to building walls; cuts old caulking compounds and inserts new; repairs bad spots in furniture; applies paint remover; neutralizes spots with alcohol or sands or scrapes it; cleans brushes and spray guns and makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus.

Performs related work as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
The Painter position with the Aviation Department is skilled work in Airfield and taxiway markings, painting of interior and exterior buildings, fixtures, signs and various equipment.

Duties involved the application of paint to a variety of surfaces using a brush, roller, spray gun and linelazer equipment.

Work includes the preparation of surfaces and materials for painting and occasional hazardous work from scaffolding.

Work requires individual skilled performance in accordance with standard trade practices.

Assignments are received orally or through written job orders.

Work is reviewed while in process and upon completion.

Competencies

Decision Quality:
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.
Action Oriented:
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

Plans and Aligns:Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence.

Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

Ensures Accountability:
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.?

Communicates Effectively:Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

Demonstrates Self-Awareness:Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

Additional Information

County Core Values

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers.

County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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