Tradesworker II - Facilities Management

Overview

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO

• Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, incumbent performs complex level repairs and installations in a specific trade. Assists and/or oversees maintenance of equipment and systems in assigned areas. Incumbent will be expected to have thorough knowledge in the discipline(s) for which they will be responsible. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Performs skilled to highly skilled trades work in area assigned
• Performs general maintenance tasks
• Performs skilled installation and repair/modification, site layout, troubleshooting, diagnostics within assigned trades.
• Operates various manual and electrical tools in the performance of tasks
• Under the direction of the designated supervisor, designs and implements preventive maintenance programs to ensure compliance with sanitary and health codes.
• Clean and repair equipment as needed
• Participates in on-call duty.
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• May assist in general maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, hanging pictures, filter changes, patching and painting of the exterior and interior of buildings as needed.
• Assist Facilities Management Electrician in all aspects of related electrical work.
• Responsible for complex plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC repairs/maintenance.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of city facilities.
• May repair pumps and motors.
• May be responsible to lead a crew

• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment required for assigned task
• Knowledgeable in the occupational hazards, safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) assigned.
• Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations and protocols.
• Knowledgeable in general housekeeping practices
• Knowledgeable in basic report and record maintenance principles and practices.
• Skilled in the efficient and safe operation of trade specific tools and equipment.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repair within assigned trade(s).
• Skilled in prioritization, organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
• Ability to operate vehicles and necessary equipment including but not limited to hand tools.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/ or in response to emergencies.
• Ability to receive and understand oral and written directions.
• Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field
• Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems

• High School diploma or GED. Experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be substituted for the High School diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience in related field

• A valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed:

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust…