Trades Worker; Facilities Management

Position: Trades Worker (Facilities Management)
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS:  INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to assist and perform general maintenance and repairs in the skilled and semi-skilled trades, e.g., masonry, carpentry, flooring, electric, plumbing, irrigation, welding. Employees in this classification function at journey level, and are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of general and preventative facilities maintenance and repair tasks to provide employees and general public with an environmentally safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient public buildings and structures.

Employee performs duties with minimal supervision with thorough knowledge and proficiency gained through training and experience in a diversity of trades work. Performs related work as directed.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

* Assists with and performs installation, maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of trade specific work in support of the operation of facilities, buildings, and building systems.

* Performs carpentry work in the renovation, installation, and repair of buildings and facilities; builds benches, lockers, cabinets, counter tops, banisters, walls for new office space, shelving.

* Installs, replaces and repairs a variety of building structures; flooring, ceilings, doors, window frames, interior trim, paneling, small roof sections.

* Performs minor plumbing repairs including replacing and repairing flushes, sinks, hand washes.

* Performs minor electrical repairs including replacing and repairing light fixtures, sidewalk lights, outlets, switches, and electrical flush valves.

* Moves and arranges office furniture; mounts wall hangings in offices; assists in the maintenance of landscape and public grounds; paints interiors and exteriors of buildings.

* Utilizes a wide variety of manual, gas and electric powered hand tools, e.g., hammer, shovel, screw drivers, wrenches, digging bar, saws, drills, welders.

* Position performs a variety of labor intensive work which may include exposure to difficult working conditions, e.g., extreme heat or cold, fumes, chemicals.

* Performs general maintenance and upkeep of tools, equipment and machinery, e.g., lubricates, services, fuels; performs routine light maintenance and repairs; cleans and maintains safe operation.

* Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g., preps work areas; sets barricades and cones; conducts traffic control in accordance with uniform work zone safety standards; flags traffic.

* Responds to emergency situations in order to confine, resolve or prevent injuries or otherwise hazardous conditions, i.e., fallen debris, spills, broken windows, broken locks.

* Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Two (2) years responsible experience in a specific skilled trade, e.g., masonry, carpentry, flooring, electric, plumbing, air conditioning, irrigation, welding; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Miscellaneous:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

* Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to lead and carry out assignments with minimal instructions.

* Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.

* Considerable knowledge of, and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in skilled and semi-skilled trades, e.g., masonry, carpentry, flooring, electric, plumbing, air conditioning, irrigation, welding.

* Skill in utilizing various hand held manual and electrical tools of the various trades, e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench, drill, various saws, grinder, pliers, sander, tar kettle, various torches, air compressor, drill press, generator, welding equipment, electronic and electrical testing and repair equipment.

* Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic.

* Ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

* Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for extended periods of time Ability to with stand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with department management, County employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demand:
Heavy

* 100 pounds maximum lifting

* Frequent (up to 2/3 of…