Utilities - Trades Helper

Polk County Board of County Commissioners•Winter Haven, FL

2d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

UTILITIES DIVISION - TRADES HELPER $16.70 - $24.23HR ($34,736 - $59,398) ANNUALY NON-EXEMPT SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (7am-330pm) 3642 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road Bartow, FL 33830 Polk County Utilities Central Operations Building Employee Benefits Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance FRS Retirement 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Education Incentives Deferred Compensation Plan Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free Employee Gym Free Employee Health Clinic Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work. Assists plant maintenance trades workers (i.e. mechanics, lift station technicians, electricians, and instrumentation technician), as assigned, in general repair duties. Acts as a helper to utilities operations and maintenance personnel in performing general maintenance and repair duties, and new construction. Performs physical labor work related to maintenance of water wastewater pump facilities, systems, and plants as directed. Assists in repairing and installing utilities mechanical and electrical equipment. Trades Helper may, from time to time, be stationed for extended periods of time at specific Water and Wastewater locations with the intent to gain experience and knowledge towards satisfying DEP requirements for operating licenses. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities. Ability to learn the general practices and procedures of one or more of the utilities maintenance trades. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform a variety of manual work in all weather conditions. Ability to learn to work from sketches and blueprints. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public. Ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Ability to perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination. Ability to see and differentiate colors. Ability to ambulate independently, drive, climb, bend, stoop, sit, and stand. Ability and agility to perform various job duties in all weather conditions including lifting and/or interacting with job related appurtenances and equipment which might weigh in excess of forty-five (45) pounds. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma. Six (6) months experience in one or more of the building/mechanical/electrical trades. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must have active telephone number at the time of employment. This position shall be required to report for work as directed when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

Requirements

Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities.
Ability to learn the general practices and procedures of one or more of the utilities maintenance trades.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform a variety of manual work in all weather conditions.
Ability to learn to work from sketches and blueprints.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
Ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination.
Ability to see and differentiate colors.
Ability to ambulate independently, drive, climb, bend, stoop, sit, and stand.
Ability and agility to perform various job duties in all weather conditions including lifting and/or interacting with job related appurtenances and equipment which might weigh in excess of forty-five (45) pounds.
Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Six (6) months experience in one or more of the building/mechanical/electrical trades.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
Must have active telephone number at the time of employment.
This position shall be required to report for work as directed when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work.
Assists plant maintenance trades workers (i.e. mechanics, lift station technicians, electricians, and instrumentation technician), as assigned, in general repair duties.
Acts as a helper to utilities operations and maintenance personnel in performing general maintenance and repair duties, and new construction.
Performs physical labor work related to maintenance of water wastewater pump facilities, systems, and plants as directed.
Assists in repairing and installing utilities mechanical and electrical equipment.
Trades Helper may, from time to time, be stationed for extended periods of time at specific Water and Wastewater locations with the intent to gain experience and knowledge towards satisfying DEP requirements for operating licenses.
Performs related work as required.