FACILITY WORKER

City Of Lake Wales; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Lake Wales is seeking a maintenance/ trades assistant to help with carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC tasks across city facilities. The role requires basic experience and a willingness to learn under supervision.

Candidates must have a valid Florida driver's license and the ability to obtain a Pool Operator Certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in maintenance or related trades.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, and safety precautions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, maintenance, and repair across facility-related trades.
• Gather tools and supplies for the job site; keep area organized.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and safety gear.
• Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment after use.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting/Pressure Washing

HVAC

Tool handling

Communication

Independent work

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled trades work in constructing, maintaining and repairing building structures and facilities of the city.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the close supervision of the Facility Supervisor.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNone.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist in construction, maintenance and repair within several facility-related industries; including, but not limited to:• Carpentry• Masonry• Electrical• Plumbing• Painting/Pressure Washing• HVACGather 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.DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation 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 REQUIREMENTSValid Florida State Driver's license. Current Certified Pool Operator Certification or ability to obtain within six month of hire.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDMotorized vehicle, power and hand tools and equipment for general construction work; phone; mobile or portable radio; computer and/or laptop.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 ENVIRONMENTThe 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.