Building Trades Worker

Manatee County Government • Palmetto, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs manual and skilled work involving two or more trades in demolition, salvage, renovation, alteration, construction, installation, maintenance, and repair projects for County buildings, equipment, facilities, systems, and grounds. Work involves application of various trades skills, and those journeyman skills learned on the job. Employees in this class are expected to perform duties and tasks adhering to standard trades practices and procedures and ensure that work is performed in a safe manner, monitoring the use of materials and equipment. Employment screenings, as outlined in of the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws. Note: In addition to the qualifications set forth in this job description, employees holding this position must have a background allowing them to have regular access to secured areas of certain governmental facilities. Such employees may, due to policies of the Sheriff or Chief Circuit Judge, be subject to independent background investigations which exceed those conducted by Manatee County. Employees holding this position are hereby given notice that these independent officials, or their duly authorized representatives may, based on the results of their investigation, decline to permit the employee access to secured areas of facilities under their operational control. In the event the County is unable to fully utilize such employees in other County operations not requiring secured area access, such employees are subject to non-disciplinary separation from County employment.

Requirements

• High school graduate/equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years skilled trades work experience (related to area of assignment) in commercial building construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Ability to respond to emergency and after-hours calls on nights and weekends.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to safely erect, use, and remove mechanical scaffolding, ladders, etc.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, involving reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.; ability to identify colors.
• Ability to work in high or confined areas, if required.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others and the general public.
• Ability to work independently, without assistance or immediate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in building and maintenance trades.
• Skill in testing, making repairs and operating adjustments to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training certification in one or more skilled trades related to area of assignment desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and specialized work involved in demolition, salvage, renovation, alteration, installation, and repair projects for County buildings, equipment, facilities, systems, and grounds.
• Ensures safety rules are followed, and work is performed in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and procedures.
• Performs skilled facility upgrades and remodeling requiring some advanced knowledge of skilled trades, which may include, but not be limited to, flooring, masonry, painting, rough carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, roofing, landscaping, and repair of HVAC units; reads and interprets blueprints and sketches.
• Performs a variety of flooring tasks, such as carpet, tile, or vinyl removal and/or installation.
• Performs a variety of masonry tasks, such as applying stucco, constructing frames and pouring concrete slabs, and finishing and repairing concrete walkways, steps and other surfaces.
• Performs a variety of painting tasks, such as painting interior and exteriors of buildings and other facilities, using spray guns, rollers, and brushes; caulking and patching interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other facilities; applying texture coating to walls; erecting, using, and removing mechanical scaffolding, ladders, etc.; applying glazing, hanging paper, and repairing plaster, drywall and wood surfaces.
• Performs a variety of carpentry tasks, such as moving and resetting partitions for office cubicles; repairing and replacing furniture, walls, doors, partitions, counters, window frames, etc.; hanging shelving and other fixtures; removing and replacing old ceilings, setting new ceiling grids and installing ceiling panels.
• Performs a variety of plumbing tasks for plumbing projects, such as trouble shooting and repair of plumbing fixtures, replacing faucets, and unplugging toilets and drain lines, etc.
• Replaces lights/bulbs and/or ballasts; checks mechanical malfunctioning; determines causes of mechanical/electrical failures; and makes repairs or report problems to supervisor.
• Performs roofing work involving removal and replacement of shingle, metal, and torch down roofs; rebuilds roof structures; builds awnings; repairs and replaces soffit and fascia; installs siding; etc.
• Performs a variety of HVAC work including, but not limited to, inspection of AC units, adjusting controls, lubricating moving parts, changing filters, replacing refrigerant, testing equipment, replacing defective parts, etc. May assist or work alone in installing new AC units.
• Services related refrigeration equipment such as water coolers, ice machines, and refrigerators.
• May also perform grounds maintenance tasks, including application of related chemicals.
• Operates bench tools, such as table saws, drill presses, grinders, jointers, planes, belt sanders, hand drills, gas-powered saws, etc., re-keys locks.
• Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks, vans and other areas; moves or aids in moving heavy and/or bulky objects.
• May oversee work performed by crews or outside contractors.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and appliable federal and Florida law.

Benefits

• Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
• Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED