Building Trades Worker

Manatee County Government; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 59,256,000 - 74,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government seeks a skilled trades technician to perform a wide range of maintenance and renovation work at two venue locations in Florida. The role requires physically demanding tasks, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to read blueprints and sketches.

Expect a 40-hour work week with variable hours to meet maintenance needs. Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least two years in skilled trades, with vocational training a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs demolition, renovation, alteration, installation, and repair work on county buildings and facilities.
• Ensures safety rules are followed and work complies with regulations.
• Reads blueprints and sketches; performs flooring, masonry, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and HVAC tasks.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs and can move heavier items with assistance; works in varied indoor/outdoor conditions.
• May supervise crews or outside contractors and maintain records.

Skills

Blueprint reading

HVAC systems

carpentry/woodworking

plumbing

electrical knowledge

physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

2+ years skilled trades

vocational training desirable

Job description

Work Location:Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Boulevard Palmetto FL 34221 and Powel Crosley Estate 8374 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243
Work Hours: 40hrs weekly, varying to support maintenance needs at both venues.

Expected Starting Hourly Range:$20.68 - $25.84

This classification performs manual and skilled work involving two or more trades in demolition, salvage, renovation, alteration, construction, installation, maintenance, and repair projects for County buildings, equipment, facilities, systems, and grounds. Work involves application of various trades skills, and those journeyman skills learned on the job. Employees in this class are expected to perform duties and tasks adhering to standard trades practices and procedures and ensure that work is performed in a safe manner, monitoring the use of materials and equipment.

Employment screenings, as outlined in of the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

Note: In addition to the qualifications set forth in this job description, employees holding this position must have a background allowing them to have regular access to secured areas of certain governmental facilities. Such employees may, due to policies of the Sheriff or Chief Circuit Judge, be subject to independent background investigations which exceed those conducted by Manatee County. Employees holding this position are hereby given notice that these independent officials, or their duly authorized representatives may, based on the results of their investigation, decline to permit the employee access to secured areas of facilities under their operational control. In the event the County is unable to fully utilize such employees in other County operations not requiring secured area access, such employees are subject to non-disciplinary separation from County employment.

Working Conditions

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Performs general and specialized work involved in demolition, salvage, renovation, alteration, installation, and repair projects for County buildings, equipment, facilities, systems, and grounds.

Ensures safety rules are followed, and work is performed in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and procedures.

Performs skilled facility upgrades and remodeling requiring some advanced knowledge of skilled trades, which may include, but not be limited to, flooring, masonry, painting, rough carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, roofing, landscaping, and repair of HVAC units; reads and interprets blueprints and sketches.

Performs a variety of flooring tasks, such as carpet, tile, or vinyl removal and/or installation.

Performs a variety of masonry tasks, such as applying stucco, constructing frames and pouring concrete slabs, and finishing and repairing concrete walkways, steps and other surfaces.

Performs a variety of painting tasks, such as painting interior and exteriors of buildings and other facilities, using spray guns, rollers, and brushes; caulking and patching interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other facilities; applying texture coating to walls; erecting, using, and removing mechanical scaffolding, ladders, etc.; applying glazing, hanging paper, and repairing plaster, drywall and wood surfaces.

Performs a variety of carpentry tasks, such as moving and resetting partitions for office cubicles; repairing and replacing furniture, walls, doors, partitions, counters, window frames, etc.; hanging shelving and other fixtures; removing and replacing old ceilings, setting new ceiling grids and installing ceiling panels.

Performs a variety of plumbing tasks for plumbing projects, such as trouble shooting and repair of plumbing fixtures, replacing faucets, and unplugging toilets and drain lines, etc.

Replaces lights/bulbs and/or ballasts; checks mechanical malfunctioning; determines causes of mechanical/electrical failures; and makes repairs or report problems to supervisor.

Performs roofing work involving removal and replacement of shingle, metal, and torch down roofs; rebuilds roof structures; builds awnings; repairs and replaces soffit and fascia; installs siding; etc.

Performs a variety of HVAC work including, but not limited to, inspection of AC units, adjusting controls, lubricating moving parts, changing filters, replacing refrigerant, testing equipment, replacing defective parts, etc. May assist or work alone in installing new AC units. Services related refrigeration equipment such as water coolers, ice machines, and refrigerators.

May also perform grounds maintenance tasks, including application of related chemicals.

Operates bench tools, such as table saws, drill presses, grinders, jointers, planes, belt sanders, hand drills, gas-powered saws, etc., re-keys locks.

Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks, vans and other areas; moves or aids in moving heavy and/or bulky objects.

May oversee work performed by crews or outside contractors.

Prepares and maintains appropriate records.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and appliable federal and Florida law.

High school graduate/equivalent.

Minimum of two (2) years skilled trades work experience (related to area of assignment) in commercial building construction, maintenance, and repair.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Vocational training certification in one or more skilled trades related to area of assignment desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of modern (within the last 5 years) procedures and techniques used in area of assignment; knowledge of codes, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to area of assignment.

Knowledge of the type of construction and maintenance used in various types of buildings, equipment, facilities, systems, and grounds.

Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with area of assignment; knowledge of, and ability to safely apply, pertinent safety measures and precautions.

Ability to respond to emergency and after-hours calls on nights and weekends.

Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and sketches.

Ability to safely erect, use, and remove mechanical scaffolding, ladders, etc.

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, involving reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.

Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.; ability to identify colors.

Ability to work in high or confined areas, if required.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with others and the general public.

Ability to work independently, without assistance or immediate supervision.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Skill in the use and care of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in building and maintenance trades.

Skill in testing, making repairs and operating adjustments to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment.