Tradesworker (0703)

Tampa•Tampa, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Work for Our Water Resources. Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law. Join our General Services Bureau This is your chance to keep Southwest Florida Water Management District humming along with seamless precision. Using a customer-driven team approach, our General Services Bureau performs the important work behind the scenes that keeps our entire organization operating smoothly as we manage the water supply and protect our water quality. You will have the opportunity to perform daily landscape maintenance tasks, ensuring the upkeep and aesthetic quality of the grounds as well as perform facilities maintenance, repairs, and modifications for District owned buildings and grounds projects at our Tampa Service Office. With this role, you will work under the supervision of the Facilities Manager. In joining our team, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent or vocational degree
Obtainment of IS-100, IS-200, IS-400 within one (1) year of hire
Valid driver’s license
Two (2) years' experience in building maintenance, grounds and landscaping maintenance, or related experience (for Tradesworker 2)
Three (3) years' experience in building maintenance, grounds and landscaping maintenance, or related experience (for Tradesworker 3)

Nice To Haves

Verifiable job-related experience in construction or building maintenance related tasks such as carpentry, drywall, acoustical ceiling, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC).

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily landscape maintenance.
Uses hand tools, power tools, and equipment needed to maintain and repair buildings and grounds.
Maintains the Brooksville campus to provide a safe and clean working environment.
Uses computers for data entry, vehicle utilization, e-mail, etc.
Serves as a self-starter and team player with the ability to work alone or with a team.
Construction related tasks such as carpentry, drywall, acoustical ceiling, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC), landscaping, and painting.
Conducts emergency maintenance repairs as needed.
Conducts some work in an office environment interacting with other District staff.

Benefits

Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
Vision insurance
Deferred compensation Program
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability (District Paid)
Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
Health savings & flexible spending accounts
Flexible schedule for work-life balance
Legal and Identity Theft protection
Wellness program
Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
State adoption benefit qualified employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time