Trades Helper (Parks & Recreation)

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller•Brandon, FL

6d•$32,760 - $42,588•Onsite

About The Position

Assists one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties of lesser skill, such as keeping a worker supplied with materials and tools; cleaning working area, machine, and equipment; assisting journeyman by holding materials or tools; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed by journeyman.

Requirements

Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in one or more construction trades.
Knowledge of the construction and maintenance of various types of buildings and facilities.
Knowledge of tree maintenance.
Skill in the use of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in building construction and maintenance or tree maintenance.
Ability to climb trees.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Completion of the Tenth school grade.
One year of experience assisting in one or more skilled trades or general maintenance or construction work.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Assists electricians in installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and related equipment.
Assists painters in mixing and matching paints, stains, and painting.
Assists plumbers in installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, valves, faucets, sinks, and other plumbing facilities.
Assists masons in laying brick, cement block, and sidewalks.
Assists carpenters in repairing chairs, tables, fences, doors, windows, floor, and other articles and fixtures.
Assists maintenance personnel in the repair and maintenance of buildings.
Assists roofers in tearing out existing systems and installing new systems.
Assists HVAC mechanics in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment.
Assists equipment mechanics in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and/or diesel operated vehicles or other related mechanical components.
Assists with the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, ditches, culverts, and associated structures.
Assists in the use of gas/electric operated equipment.
Assists in the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Cleans work sites upon work completion.
Performs general care, maintenance and cutting of trees.
Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
Performs other related duties as required.
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.