Carpenter (Construction Team) - Parks Maintenance Group - Tradewinds Park

Salary : $25.31 - $40.40 Hourly

Location : Coconut Creek, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 1413068

Department : Parks DA Maint North Shop ADA

Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice : Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Carpenter (Construction Team) at Parks Maintenance Group-North (Tradewinds Park).

This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums :

Single ($10.90), Employee & Spouse ($27.91), Employee & Children ($20.91), Family $80.79

Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually

Consumer-Driven Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums :

Single $82.58 - Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation (Retirement Enhancement) - $2,600 Employee Match

50,000 Term Life Insurance & AD&D at no cost to you

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year

Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave (Paid Time Off) for Eligible Positions

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)

• and MUCH More!!

General Description Performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of wooden articles, modern construction and repair materials, equipment, and structures.

Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements : Requires two (2) years experience in construction and / or maintenance carpentry or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle for duration of appointment.

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Additional Information :

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (). Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle / equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Installs partitions, whiteboards, chalkboards, posters, paintings, plaques, shelving. Performs general office upkeep including redesign, counter tops, frosting windows, etc.

Demos, repairs, and installs wood, metal stud, block, concrete, stucco, of drywall, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP), finishes and prepares for paint. Performs structural repair and redesign.

Repairs and assembles large office desks, furniture, cabinets, chairs, cubicles, dividers, computer trays and shelves. Loads, transports, and unloads furniture as needed.

Performs locksmith duties by cutting keys, rekeying locks and repairing and installing all door hardware to function properly and safely.

Repairs and installs roofing, including patching and fixing leaks.

Installs, repairs and finishes ceilings, interior drywall, acoustical tile grids and tiles.

Maintains structures and buildings to ensure a safe environment for the public.

Repairs, forms, places, and finishes concrete including mixing 80 lb. bag goods, and fills cracks in sidewalk expansion joints.

Performs upkeep and repair of all previously installed signage.

Repairs or makes adjustments to ticket counters, vendor areas, break rooms, offices, and Rental Center.

Repairs and installs ceramic tile, Vinyl composition tile (VCT) laminate, carpet tile, and performs structural repairs.

Repairs and installs wood base, vinyl base, tile base, terrazzo base, stucco / foe.

Maintains warehouse storage facility. Transports, loads, and unloads materials to and from locations, as needed.

Constructs and assembles commercial grade storage shelving.

Cleans and organizes carpenter area as needed.

Operates motor vehicles; man-lifts, fork lifts, scissor lifts, as needed.

Prepares purchasing requisitions for all door hardware for maintenance and service.

Designs, fabricates, finishes, and installs custom cabinetry including fabrication of doors, drawers and installation of slides, locks, stops, hinges, handles, glass, and lighting as needed.

Removes, repairs and installs all types of flooring, including plywood and supporting floor joists, vinyl tile, carpet, ceramic tile, rubber mats and cove base.

Replaces and installs broken window glass and bathroom mirrors, including tinting / frosting.

Cleans and maintains all tools in shop and trucks. Performs adjustments and extends the useful life of tools and equipment.

Prepares log sheets, reports, records, and documents work activities.

Tracks equipment usage and provides summary information to management.

Performs preventive facility maintenance and emergency repairs in the facilities, grounds, roofs, and landscape areas.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives / efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note : During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual / vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20 benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.

How many years of experience do you have construction and / or maintenance carpentry or closely related experience.

Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note : this does not include a "Learner's Permit")

Are you willing to work during emergency situations, and or special events, as required?

Duties for this position might include heavy manual labor for extended periods, including working in hot, humid, sunny, and dusty conditions, and from heights and uneven surfaces, as required by work assignments. Are you able to work under these conditions?

Briefly list the types of carpentry projects you have completed during your employment history. Please include specifics on locations and the environment of the workplace.In your description, avoid the use of vague terms lacking details such as, "carpentry work," "I did residential or commercial carpenry;" or "repairs." Please be descriptive and clearly explain the tasks you performed and show the full scope of your responsibilities

Do you possess experience in layout, forming, and the pouring of small concrete slabs and tie beams by hand mixing concrete bag goods or concrete pouring truck? If so, please describe.

Can you speak, read or write any languages, other than English? If so, please describe.

Do you possess any of the following certifications and / or skills (select all that apply)?

Did you graduate from an accredited Finish Carpentry Vocational School? If so, where?

Describe in detail your experience reading and building top specifications off of blue prints or technical drawings.

Describe your experience working with the Florida Building Code and complying with its standards and regulations.

Do you have any experience working with drafting software? If so, please describe.

Required Question

Salary : $2,400