Graffiti Removal Technician I

About the Department

Perform a variety of painting functions on assigned grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment; mix and blend paints according to established guidelines and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
 

Position Duties

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

One (1) year of painting experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Principles and practices of painting on a wide variety of surfaces
• Methods and techniques of mixing paints and enamels
• Methods and techniques of surface preparation for painting
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
• Proper tool and equipment maintenance techniques
• Practices, methods and materials used in general maintenance work

Other Qualifications

• Distinguish and match colors
• Perform surface preparation and painting on a variety of surfaces
• Mix and blend paints according to established guidelines
• Clean and maintain various painting equipment and tools
• Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Safety store, transport and handle paints, thinners and related materials
• Perform manual tasks for extended periods of time in a variety of weather and environmental conditions
• Communicate using a two-way radio
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work