FACILITY WORKER

City Of Lake Wales; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Lake Wales is seeking a skilled trades helper to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair of city facilities in Lake Wales, FL. The role covers carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC tasks performed under close supervision.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of relevant experience; valid Florida driver’s license is required, and a Certified Pool Operator certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire. Tools and equipment are provided on site.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience and training to perform the work.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and safety precautions.
• Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, maintenance and repair across facility-related trades (carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, painting/pressure washing, HVAC).
• Gather tools and supplies for work, maintain tools and equipment, and organize supplies.
• Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders/scaffolding

Equipment operation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FL - Lake Wales, FL, Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.77Hourly, GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled trades work in constructing, maintaining and repairing building structures and facilities of the city.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Facility Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in construction, maintenance and repair within several facility-related industries; including, but not limited to:

• Carpentry
• Masonry
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Painting/Pressure Washing
• HVAC

Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site; maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order;

Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

One (1) to Two (2) years of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment.

Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to communicate orally; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships; ability to effectively utilize electronic work order systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Florida State Driver's license. Current Certified Pool Operator Certification or ability to obtain within six month of hire.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motorized vehicle, power and hand tools and equipment for general construction work; phone; mobile or portable radio; computer and/or laptop.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee occasionally must climb extension ladders, use a scissor lift or bucket truck to perform duties that are in high places.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.