MASONRY CARPENTER HELPER

Salary : $19.29 - $21.21 Hourly

Location : Milton, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 01597

Department : ROAD & BRIDGE

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Description

Assists with the construction, maintenance and repair of masonry, wood and concrete structures.

This is a "Mandatory Testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.

• Cuts brings or blocks with mason's hammer, chisel or masonry saw; lays brick or block.
• Establishes and checks vertical and horizontal alignment of walls and structures with gauge line, level and plumb bob.
• Mixes concrete; builds, places forms, pours and finishes concrete for steps, curbs, sidewalks, small foundations, footings, walls, floors, driveways, curb inlets and drainage inlet boxes.
• Performs general carpentry work.
• Builds rough wooden structures such as barricades, fences and scaffolds.
• Constructions and repairs shed and storage buildings.
• Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
• May have a role in the County's disaster preparation and / or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and / or after an emergency.
• Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards including working weekends.
• Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

The physical requirements are that of heavy work and include exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; climbing, bending, crouching, crawling, stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities; or recurring lifting of heavy items over 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristic and abilities, such as above average agility or dexterity. Requires grasping by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Requires feeling to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Required to operate a motor vehicle to perform essential job functions.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : operating machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

Requires the expression or exchange of ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Requires perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions where conditions cannot be controlled and / or is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions such as irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme cold and heat temperatures, odors, dust, oils, chemicals, etc. more than 50% of the work time. The worker is subject to vibration. The worker is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small enclosed rooms and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of materials, methods, practices and standards of the trade; methods of construction including steel reinforcement in the usual types of concrete structures and of concrete mortar mixes so as to secure desired results in terms of finish and strength; safety regulations related to assigned equipment.

Required to operate tools and equipment of the trade.

Required to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in masonry and concrete work; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSURE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS :

Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and / or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered.

NOTE : The information given on your application will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications of the job description. After all applications are evaluated, your name will be placed on the employment list and sent to appropriate hiring authority for consideration.

The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at www.santarosa.fl.gov Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570.

Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process.

A Drug Free Workplace / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / Veteran's Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.

HOLIDAYS : Employees receive 11 paid holidays.

ANNUAL LEAVE :

0-4 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)

5-9 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 130 hours per year. (5 hours per pay period)

10-14 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 156 hours per year. (6 hours per pay period)

15-19 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 182 hours per year. (7 hours per pay period)

20 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 208 hours per year. (8 hours per pay period)

SICK LEAVE : Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)

HEALTH INSURANCE : Choice between three (3) health plan options.

DENTAL INSURANCE : Employee has the opportunity to purchase dental insurance.

VISION INSURANCE : Plan may be purchased by employees and their eligible family members.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS : Consists of Health, Dental, Cancer, Short Term and Long Term disability. These benefits may be purchased by employees on a pre-tax basis.

LIFE INSURANCE : FREE policy for $25,000

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE : Employee may purchase additional life and accidental death insurance through group rates.

TAX-FREE SPENDING ACCOUNTS : Tax-free spending accounts to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses.

RETIREMENT : As a Florida Retirement System (FRS) member, employees pay 3% of gross salary on a pre-taxed basis with the County contributing the remaining amount. Eligibility depends on option chosen; either 1 or 8 years to vest.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Tax deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee pays full cost.

SOCIAL SECURITY : Social Security Retirement, Disability, and Insurance Benefits.

CREDIT UNION : Banking services including checking, savings, and loans available per credit union policy.

JURY DUTY : Paid leave for jury duty.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Up to three (3) days leave for death in immediate family.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM : FREE confidential counseling and referral service for employees and their families. Three visits per year for each employee and immediate family members.

UNIFORMS : FREE uniforms for those required to wear uniforms.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES : Full and partial reimbursement of tuition cost for approved course work.

SICK LEAVE POOL : Paid leave, up to 480 hours, awarded for absence due to health emergency.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States?

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

If you indicated completion of a degree, please provide your major and / or minor (if none, enter "N / A") in the space provided.

Please indicate your years of verifiable experience in masonry and concrete work.

Please describe your experience in masonry and concrete work (if none, enter "N / A") in the space provided.

Please indicate which statement best describes your driver license status.

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