Posting number: 39422
Department: Houston Airport System
Job classification: PAINTER
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Building Maintenance, Airports, Maintenance
Applications will be accepted from: All Persons interested
Division/ Section: HAS Sm. Construction — Maintenance
Workdays & Hours: Sunday — Thursday 6:00am — 2:30pm (Subject to change)
PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The purpose of the Houston Airports (HAS) Maintenance Business Unit is to effectively provide and oversee self-performed and contracted maintenance services across all three HAS airports. The unit is responsible for ensuring facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and essential airport systems are properly maintained to support safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance, Painter (Interior) is responsible to the Division Manager. Small Construction and Build Back Services, for the effective delivery of self-performed small construction and build back services at each of the three Houston Airport System Airports (HAS). The purpose of this position is to ensure that the facilities, equipment, structures, and utilities are constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner commensurate with maximizing value to our customers. Functions are performed in a manner which applies the most innovation and appropriate engineering and financial principles.
"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."
The Painter responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through nine to eleven years of formal schooling. No special knowledge of any subject area or technical field is required.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of experience as a painter are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving. May require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an "H" endorsement for transporting hazardous material
PREFERENCES
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade: 11
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1)
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=EDWLV_sJFoM
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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