TRADESWORKER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs general and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction work involving municipal buildings, facilities, and parks. May specialize in one trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, etc.) while maintaining working knowledge of multiple trades.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs general and semi-skilled building maintenance and repairs including: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Masonry, Painting, and Roofing.

2. Performs general repairs on parks, playground equipment and other facilities.

3. Diagnoses and resolves various maintenance issues. Estimates labor, materials, and equipment required for projects.

4. Maintains accurate documentation for completion of work orders, maintenance records, and other important information.

5. Interprets blueprints, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.

6. Orders or recommends materials and maintains inventory records.

7. Operates a variety of specialized trade equipment, power tools, etc.…

8. Performs preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.

9. Ensures work is completed in compliance with all federal, state, local, and departmental standards, specifications, and safety regulations.

10. Responds to emergencies, severe weather events, natural disasters, and after-hours callouts.

11. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This job description is provided as an outline and resource in describing the duties and responsibilities of the position of Tradesworker and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the activities, duties and responsibilities that may be required of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in at least one of the following: Carpentry, Plumbing, or Electrical.
• At least basic knowledge in all of the following: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Masonry, Painting, and Roofing.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of building construction methods and related building codes.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex maintenance problems.
• Skilled in reading technical drawings and specifications.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools and power tools.
• Skilled in the use of basic computer programs and software systems utilized by division (i.e.: Word, Excel, payroll, training system software).
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in the field of construction/repair/trades maintenance.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Preferred License/Certification: Journeyman electrician/plumber, carpentry, or HVAC

FEMA Incident Command System: ICS-100 & ICS-700 training.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).

Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Climbs ladders and scaffolding; works from elevated platforms.

Driving, Walking, Standing, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Climbing.

Operates power tools and other equipment.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Indoor and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, and hazardous materials.
• Heights up to 30 feet.
• Subject to emergency call-out and overtime.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.