OVERVIEW:

To perform all aspects of graffiti removal, painting and other finishes on district facilities and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School education or equivalent
Valid Arizona driver’s license and safe driving record
Experience in the painting trade preferred
Good safety and work habits; good attendance record
Ability to safely rig ladders and equipment used in trade; to use airless paint sprayers, power washers and power roller equipment and to care for equipment and tools
Ability to build, set-up and work from scaffolding
Ability to work from various heights including ladders, extension ladders, and boom trucks
Ability to prepare various surfaces prior to painting; to mix all types of paints
Ability to work with different graffiti removing agents
Ability to coordinate workload using established priorities; to work alone and unsupervised
Ability to pass fit testing for respirator and wear personal protective equipment as required
Ability to lift and /or to move up to 100 pounds; to work outdoors and in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate various types of painting equipment
Perform all phases of graffiti removal
Clean-up of graffiti on various surfaces, walls, doors, signs, playground equipment, concrete slabs and all types of mechanical equipment (AC power boxes, etc.)
Paint over graffiti on various surfaces as necessary
Match colors on buildings and make up colors using tints and tint bases as needed
Perform brush, roller and spray painting on district facilities and equipment
Prepare surfaces to be painted, stained or otherwise finished
Prepare and mix all types of paint and lacquer for application
Perform water blasting using a gas and/or electric powered power washer for graffiti removal as required
Work outdoors in 100 degree+ heat, work nights and weekends as needed
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Regular and on-time attendance required
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SUPERVISION

Structural Tech Lead

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Operations. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.