Senior Building Trades Worker

Work Location: MSO District Building Maintenance Shop - 3500 9th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

This classification performs skilled technical work involving construction, maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, systems, equipment, and grounds. Work involves application of various trades skills at the journeyman level and those learned on the job. Employees in this class ensure that work is performed in accordance with codes, rules, regulations, and procedures in a safe manner, monitoring the use of materials and equipment.

Note: In addition to the qualifications set forth in this job description, employees holding this position must have a background allowing them to have regular access to secured areas of certain governmental facilities. Such employees may, due to policies of the Sheriff or Chief Circuit Judge, be subject to independent background investigations which exceed those conducted by Manatee County. Employees holding this position are hereby given notice that these independent officials, or their duly authorized representatives may, based on the results of their investigation, decline to permit the employee access to secured areas of facilities under their operational control. In the event the County is unable to fully utilize such employees in other County operations not requiring secured area access, such employees are subject to non-disciplinary separation from County employment.

Working ConditionsIndoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Essential Functions
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Performs skilled trades work involving construction, maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, systems, equipment, and grounds. Work may include, but not be limited to, demolition, salvage, renovation, alteration, installation, and repair projects. Ensures safety rules are followed and work is performed in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and procedures.

Performs skilled facility upgrades and remodeling requiring advanced knowledge of skilled trades, which may include, but not be limited to, flooring, masonry, painting, carpentry, plumbing (including installation and repairs), electrical installation and wiring, roofing, landscaping, and repair of HVAC units.

Operates bench tools, such as table saws, drill presses, grinders, jointers, planes, belt sanders, hand drills, gas-powered saws, generators, etc. Performs locksmith tasks, including re-keying and installing panic bars, deadbolts and other hardware.

Performs a variety of HVAC work including, but not limited to, inspection of AC units, adjusting controls, lubricating moving parts, changing filters, replacing refrigerant, testing equipment, replacing defective parts, etc. May assist or work alone in installing new AC units.

Services related refrigeration equipment, i.e., water coolers, ice machines, refrigerators, etc., as needed.

Loads and unloads heavy materials from trucks, vans and other areas; moves or aids in moving heavy and/or bulky objects.

Assists with planning job layouts and assignments; estimates costs for time and materials needed to complete jobs; prepares and maintains appropriate records.

Serves in a lead capacity and oversees work performed by crews and outside contractors, when required.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

High school graduate/equivalent. 

Minimum of three (3) years skilled trades work experience (related to area of assignment) in commercial building construction, maintenance, and repair.

In accordance with area of assignment, certification(s)/license(s) for HVAC/refrigeration may be required. 

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Vocational training certification in skilled trade(s) related to area of assignment (i.e., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, etc.) highly desired.

Prior lead or supervisory experience desired.

Minimum of three (3) years skilled trades work experience (related to area of assignment) in commercial building construction, HVAC maintenance, and repair.

In accordance with area of assignment, certification(s)/license(s) for HVAC/refrigeration is required.

(EPA 608 Certification Type II or Universal Technician for HVAC is required) Additional qualifications holding a Class B Air Conditioning Contractors License or a NATE HVAC/R Certification is desired. Journeyman or any industrial electrician certifications is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of modern (within the last 5 years) procedures and techniques used in area of assignment; knowledge of codes, rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to area of assignment.

Knowledge of the type of construction and maintenance used in various types of buildings and facilities.

Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with building maintenance, repair and construction; knowledge of, and ability to safely apply, pertinent safety measures and precautions.

Ability to respond to emergency and after-hours calls, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and sketches.

Ability to safely erect, use, and remove mechanical scaffolding, ladders, etc.

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, involving reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.

Ability to identify colors.

Ability to work in high or confined areas, if required.

Ability to effectively perform strenuous duties under a variety of climatic conditions.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with others and the general public.

Ability to work independently, without assistance or immediate supervision; ability to effectively serve in a lead capacity if required.

Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations and prepare cost estimates on time and materials.

Skill in the use and care of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in building and maintenance trades.

Skill in trouble shooting, making repairs, and operating adjustments to electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC problems.

Skill in preparing and maintaining records and reports.

Salary : $20 - $29