WELDER - JOURNEYMAN

Requisition ID: 23848 Work Location: PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS City: OAKLAND PARK POSITION GOAL To perform skilled work in all types of gas and electric welding including fabrication and repairs to existing equipment in a responsible and accurate manner. ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program. Five (5) years of recent professionally paid work experience as a welder. Must have knowledge of prints and drawings and have the ability to fabricate items from such drawings. Ability to do various types of welding, such as: electric, gas, heliarc, PAC (Plasma Arch Cutting) using PCU (Plasma Cutting Unit), MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas). Ability to order material and maintain records with emphasis on safety and cost of each project. Must have thorough knowledge of all types of metal and proper methods of welding each metal. Must have considerable knowledge of all equipment in the welding shop. Must have knowledge of sheet metal fabrication including duct work and specialty items. Physical ability to lift and carry heavy materials. Ability to operate portable welding equipment away from the shop. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work well with others. Must provide own hand tools. Must have ability to assume responsibility and effect repairs without assistance. Must have a valid Florida Driver's License. Computer skills as required for the position. This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION To review this position's complete job description, access the following website: and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-054 SKILLS COMPETENCIES CERTIFICATIONS LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR Advertisement Window: 08/10/2026 - Open Until Filled Work Calendar: 261 Day Cal Pay Grade: TC2401 Classification: Nonexempt Compensation Hourly Rate - $30.09 - $33.75 per hour Shift Differential (If applicable) - / NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range