Trades Technician I

Largo•Largo, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves skilled and semi-skilled trade work in maintenance and repair. The role is part of a commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model, aiming to build a flexible and resilient organization with leadership capacity at all levels. The City of Largo strives to be a community of choice in Tampa Bay by providing superior services that inspire community pride.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
One (1) to three (3) years experience as a helper in a skilled trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Public Works Solid Waste only: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class “B” required
Valid Driver's License
Familiarity with common practices, processes, materials, and tools in numerous skilled trades
Mechanical aptitude
Hearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation and understand what others are saying in normal conversation and over the noise caused by construction equipment in person or on the telephone.
Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone.
Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and/or fine print.
The ability to perform work using tactile sensory skills, without visual observation, of some facet of work.
Requires a valid Florida Driver's License.
CDL Class "B" for Solid Waste Collection.
The ability to operate various electronic devices, including telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, and calculators, as well as all associated software.
The ability to operate the following machines: ground penetrating radar, forklift, pressure washer, GPS, and electronic line and cable locators.
Proficiency with various hand tools, including shovels, rakes, probe rods, brooms, manhole hooks, extension rakes, extension nets, sump pumps, wrenches, screwdrivers, metal snips, nut drivers, sledge hammers, and welders.
FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

Nice To Haves

Public Works Facilities only: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B" preferred

Responsibilities

Assists Trades Technician II in assigned maintenance operations
Measures and cuts wire, carries tools and wire
Paints signs, facilities, etc.
Performs concrete work and masonry
May operate various construction equipment
Drives a container truck and pickup truck
Repairs and paints containers
Helps plan, order materials, and calculate job needs
Operates commercial container trucks to deliver and remove commercial dumpsters
Operates forklifts
Repairs City dumpsters, garbage containers, and compactors, which may require the use of a cutting torch and welder, electrical and hydraulic repairs, etc.
Performs preventative maintenance on City-owned compactors
Assists in the maintenance of City-owned compactors maintaining Solid Waste facilities
Completes work orders as needed
Assists with general Solid Waste Division operations as needed (i.e., mini-route collection, etc.)
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required.
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.