Senior Construction Worker (Police)

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33312, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate for Senior Construction Worker will be assisting with the maintenance, repair, and daily operations of our police headquarters facility, parking garage, and all off-site substations. The candidate must possess a multitude of skills and knowledge associated with facilities construction and maintenance including masonry, HVAC maintenance, plumbing, basic electrical, framing, drywall installation and finishing, painting, and power cleaning. Candidate must be willing to work during declared emergencies and during large scale city events. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and multitasking skills. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency or trade school completion.
Five (5) years of construction experience.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Successfully complete an in-depth employment background check, including a polygraph exam, will be conducted as part of the post offer onboarding process as this position is deemed security sensitive
To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with police or public safety facilities
On-Call availability
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Responsibilities

May assign and oversee work of construction workers
Completes minor renovation projects
Inspects and repairs playground equipment
Ensures continued operation of building and facilities systems; performs service, repair, and inspections
Maintains inventory and proper care of tools, materials, and equipment
Estimates materials needed and workload for projects
Performs maintenance on city buildings; performs painting and drywall replacement
Performs roadway repairs and maintenance.
Repairs and restores existing plumbing systems
Performs general carpentry and other construction type activities
Installs doors, hardware, locks, etc.
Develops proposals for projects; creates cost estimates
Completes minor renovation projects such as bathrooms with little to no assistance
Inspects and repairs playground equipment
Performs general property maintenance such as blowing leaves and dumping outside trash
Develops proposals for projects; creates cost estimates
Assist with remodeling and demolition projects for buildings and structures
May prepare informal quotes for materials and services
Performs related work as required or directed by lead worker or supervisor