Trades Worker/Senior Trades Worker - Solid Waste

Volusia County, FL•Deland, FL

32d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Volusia is seeking a Trades Worker/Senior Trades Worker for the Solid Waste Division. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Tomoka landfill located at 1990 Tomoka Farms Rd., Port Orange, FL 32128 and isresponsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and making repairs to the leachate collection/treatment system and landfill gas collection network, performing general carpentry duties, and installing storm water pumps. It is essential for the operation of the landfill. The position is funded under Solid Waste enterprise fund supported by tipping fees and charges for services. Familiarity with Solid Waste Operational Practices and Principles is a plus!

Requirements

Trades Worker - $19.33/hr
High School diploma or possession of GED and two (2) years of experience in public assembly building or maintenance and repair in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, air conditioning, painting, mechanical pipe installation and repair, concrete, or brick work.
A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Senior Trades Worker - $22.11/hr
High School diploma or possession of GED andfour (4) years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, painting, pipe installation and repair, concrete or brick work.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Journeyman level experience in one or more of the skilled trades, (e.g. plumbing, pipe laying, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, masonry, air conditioning, painting, etc.).
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and making repairs to the leachate collection/treatment system, or landfill gas collection network or installing storm water pumps.
Journeymen level experience in one or more of the skilled trades, (e.gl. plumbing, pipe laying, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, masonry, air conditioning, painting, etc.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to federal, state, county, and local ordinances.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May perform general and limited tasks in the construction, renovation, modification, installation, and repair of buildings, apparatus, and facilities with close supervision.
May perform general painting applications of interior and exterior areas of buildings, preparation and repair of surfaces to be painted.
May perform general air conditioning and heating repair, preventive maintenance duties required for a variety of equipment. Performs general plumbing repair and installation of valves, fittings, fixtures, waste lines, etc.
May perform general carpentry repair and renovation of framework, paneling, ceilings, doors, windows, etc.
May perform general electrical repair and renovation of lighting, switches, receptacles, various types of conduits, etc.
May install and repair underground drainage piping, structures, and restoration.
May perform concrete work (eg. sidewalks, driveways, free form, etc.).
May do grade shots for pipe and structure installation.
May perform small engine repair.
May perform work related to utility infrastructure at water/wastewater plants, water main installs and maintenance, lift station operation, troubleshooting and maintenance to include mechanical, electrical and structural components.
May perform preventive maintenance duties such as cleaning of buildings and facilities and replacing light ballast.
May assist or perform work related to utilities such as meter installation, water/sewer line locates and maintenance, lift station troubleshooting and maintenance.
May perform work such as venue set up for meetings, classroom training, theater, presentations, or banquets. Sets up audio/visual equipment and operates same, if necessary. Connects sound equipment and sets appropriate volume levels for both house systems and portable systems. Connects and operates lighting systems and sets dimmer systems to compliment client's event. Installs event specific equipment such as basketball court and goals, dance floor, staging, risers, ice rink, hockey goals and glass, lighting trusses, etc.
May operate all associated equipment to include but not limited to medium-size weight construction equipment and vehicle (e.g. tractor, front loader, mini excavator, skid loader, dump truck, pick-up truck, and trailer).
May perform all levels of plumbing repair, replacement, renovation and new work to include fixtures, fittings, lines, etc.
May perform all levels of carpentry repair, replacement, renovations and new work to include framing, paneling, ceilings, doors, windows, etc.
May perform all levels of electrical repair, replacement, renovations, and new work to include lighting, switches, receptacles, motors, various types of conduits, etc.
May perform all levels of masonry repair, replacement, renovations, and new work to include vertical structures, sidewalks, driveways, drainage structures, etc.
May perform welding and small engine repair
May perform all levels of painting applications, preparation of surfaces, scaffolding, etc.
May perform all levels of air conditioning equipment trouble shooting, repair, replacement of components, cyclic preventive maintenance, etc.
May perform all levels of work related to utility infrastructure at water/wastewater plants, water main installs and maintenance, lift station operation, troubleshooting and maintenance, including mechanical, electrical and structural components.
May supervise small crews in assignments of basic construction and/or maintenance work.
May operate all associated equipment to include but not limited to medium-size weight construction equipment and vehicle (e.g. tractor, front loader, mini excavator, skid loader, dump truck, pick-up truck, and trailer).
May load and unload trailer equipment and materials.
May operate a computer (e.g. sending emails, using Microsoft Word and Excel).
May input data into the county asset management system.