Journeyman Tradesworker - Plumbing

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Journeyman Tradesworker to maintain, repair, and improve county buildings and systems. The role requires frequent travel throughout Citrus County, with a Monday–Thursday schedule, and on-call duties for holidays, nights, and weekends.

The position emphasizes plumbing with secondary focus on carpentry, painting, drywall finishing, and related tasks. A Florida driver license and relevant certifications are preferred or required within stated

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with equivalent of one year of college or specialized training.
• Four years of relevant plumbing experience.
• Valid Florida Driver License or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• FEMA NIMS certifications IS-100.c and IS-700.b within 90 days are required or encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs County buildings, property, systems, and equipment.
• Works on renovation and new construction projects with focus on plumbing; carpentry, painting, drywall finishing.
• Assists with office reorganizations including moving/installing furniture.
• Reads and follows detailed drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and diagrams.
• Operates specialized tools and equipment and conducts routine maintenance inspections.
• Works during an on-call rotation for holidays, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Power tools

Read blueprints

Math basics

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints reading

Job description

The Journeyman Tradesworker performs skilled work of maintaining, repairing, and improving County buildings, property, and systems.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

PLUMBING/ CARPENTRY/ PAINTING

• Full-time, field position and requires frequent travel throughout Citrus County. Scheduled days are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs County buildings, property, systems, and equipment. Requires working on renovation and new construction projects.
• Position will focus primarily on plumbing and a secondary emphasis on carpentry, painting, drywall and drywall finishing and all work generally associated with rough and finish carpentry, some knowledge of locksmithing is desirable.
• Position assists with office reorganizations including moving and/or installing furniture.
• Maintains knowledge of building and operational codes and standards to ensure that work meets requirements.
• Reads, interprets, and follows detailed technical illustrations such as plans, maps, surveys, and diagrams.
• Operates specialized tools and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance inspections.
• Performs work duties during an on-call rotation for holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in area(s) of concentration (plumbing).

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of various power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals.
• Good understanding of basic mathematics.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to work well with others; maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Perform basic computer tasks such as checking and sending emails, filling out online forms, gathering information, and logging into various accounts and systems.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (including holidays, nights, and weekends).

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Plumbing and carpentry certifications preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires standing and walking most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to up to and greater than 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involves simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasionally working in darkness and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.