Sign & Marking Technician Salary $35,131.20 - $52,686.40 Annually Location Boynton Beach, FL Job Type Full Time Job Number 202301191 Department Public Works Division Beautification & Streets Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to fabricate, install, replace, and repair road signs and to paint road markings. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Fabricates, installs, replaces, resets, repairs, and maintains road/street traffic signs and specialty signs. Produces signs using desktop computer and BREN sign making software; presses sign facia/backing to sign blanks using roller press; cuts letters for signs using letter cutter and printer; drills mounting holes in signs; attaches signs to poles. Makes specialty signs for various City departments by utilizing computer, cutter, printer and graphics software. Erects signs at appropriate sites, to include digging holes for sign posts, driving sign posts into ground, and cutting branches and roots around signs. Lays out and paints road markings such as center lines and parking lot stripes, using paint striper. Applies city logo decals and stripes to vehicles. Assists other division crews with laying sidewalks or other road/street maintenance projects. Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in sign production/installation or other department projects, which may include computer, a sign/step van, dump truck, asphalt compactor, letter cutter, roller press, paint striper, pressure washer, drill press, concrete/asphalt saw, jig saw, post hole digger, shovel, spade, pick axe, and mechanic tools. Performs various manual labor functions associated with sign production/installation or other department projects, which may include cleaning old signs, repairing/replacing damaged signs, driving sign posts into ground, removing signs from ground, bolting/affixing signs to sign posts, cutting shrubs/branches, digging holes, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, erecting traffic control barricades, or flagging traffic. Gathers necessary equipment, tools, parts, or supplies to conduct projects; initiates orders for new or replacement materials; transports, loads and unloads equipment and materials used in projects. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, work logs, pre-/post-trip vehicle checklists, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, work logs, maps, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city officials, law enforcement personnel, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Maintains a current knowledge of regulations and guidelines pertaining to road sign specifications, such as sign size/color, placement height, visibility, and placement on right-of-ways. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Conducts various errands as needed, which may include picking up supplies/materials. Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications + High school diploma or valid; supplemented by vocational/technical training in sign fabrication, road construction, or equipment operation; + One (1) year previous experience and/or training involving sign fabrication, road construction, or equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. + Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be metbeforeconsideration of the following Preferred Qualifications: + Sunshine One Call Certification preferred. Supplemental Information Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications). Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes: • Student Loan Forgiveness • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Basic Term Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • City Pension Plan • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans • Long Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 457 Savings Plan (three options) • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation • Bonus Vacation Hours • 12 Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave • Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding) • On-site Training Program • Wellness Program • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans • Credit Union • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Social Security Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s). Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City. Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee. Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased. Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children. City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program. Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans. Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems. Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Holidays The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year. Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family. Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year. Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans. CreditUnion All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities. Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses. Direct Deposit Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice. Employer City of Boynton Beach Address 100 E. Ocean Ave City Hall - Human Resources Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435 Phone 5617426275 5617426275 Website http://www.boynton-beach.org Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email