Lakeland
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 paintingSpecial 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 a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102. The City of Lakeland is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. City of Lakeland 2026 Summary Sheet Annual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows: Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. Sick Leave Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies. Sick Leave Pool Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary. For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768 Family & Medical Leave Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working. For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038. Pension Plan Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees. Defined Benefit Plan: Plan C Employee 4.52% Employer 15.54% OR Defined Contribution Plan: Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire Employer 15.54% Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time. Maximum contribution for 2026 is $24,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $8,000; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C. Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year. Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained