Craftworker 1 - Detention

Pinellas County GovernmentSouth Highpoint, FL
Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Facility Operation Division, Detention Section, which is located at the Pinellas County Jail. The Department of Administrative Service Facility Operation (FO) Division provides professional in-house and contracted services to maintain and operate the Pinellas County Jail and associated County buildings located on the Jail Campus. This position performs Asset Management activities, inclusive of but not limited, to skilled work in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of building systems and equipment, subsystems and associated components, inclusive of plumbing, mechanical, appliance repair, locksmithing, and minor electrical (lighting components, switches and fuses). The employee in this position may be required to occasionally act as a lead over one or more helpers or peers as needed and on projects/task assignments.

Requirements

  • 3 years of skilled craft or trade experience in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of building systems, subsystems and associated components, inclusive of plumbing/mechanical and minor electrical (lighting components, switches, and fuses); or Completion of a two-year skilled trades vocational or technical school program with a diploma or certification and 1 year of experience in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of building systems, subsystems and associated components, inclusive of plumbing/mechanical and minor electrical (lighting components, switches, and fuses; or An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  • Florida Driver's License
  • Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Nice To Haves

  • Industrial kitchen and laundry appliance repairs and installations experience.
  • Basic welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
  • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair building systems utilizing blueprints, schematics, industry standards, and standard tools/equipment.
  • Must possess the Spirit of Teamwork.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Perform skilled work with installation, maintenance, diagnostic, and repair of commercial building systems.
  • Use various hand tools and test equipment to measure low voltage control circuits.
  • Perform the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and mechanical systems within large facilities.
  • Utilize a computer based asset management/maintenance management system.
  • Make minor to complex repairs to electrical locking systems, switches, circuit breakers and lock and door equipment in buildings.
  • Communicate the status of work assignments.
  • Manage your time card and work assignments using a computer-based programs.
  • Assist mechanics in operation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
  • Repair pipes and valves up to 4-inch in size.
  • Use standard plumbing tools for drain maintenance and repairs.
  • Understand the relevance of maintenance materials, supplies, and inventory necessary for the performance of work assignments and projects.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and equipment diagrams.
  • Performs related work as assigned, or required.

Benefits

  • Members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
  • Deferred compensation programs
  • Wellness centers
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