Tradesworker III- Construction

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life.  As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future.  And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us.  You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance.  That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around!  We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

Position Summary
Under general supervision, this position encompasses very frequent physical labor in a wide variety of semi-skilled and complex repairs, maintenance, construction and improvement projects for County buildings and facilities.  Employees in this classification perform at journey level and have previous experience in the trade (e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, concrete, roofing), and can perform most tasks independently, though work remains subject to review and inspection during and upon completion of assigned tasks.  Positions in this class represent the most complex and most difficult of the trades occupations.

Essential Functions

• Performs highly skilled cement and concrete work for structures, sidewalks, paths, equipment, and any other County facility.   Responsible for digging, trenching, concrete finishing, form building, framing, and reading blueprints.
• Performs routine to moderately complex construction and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment, curbs, sidewalks, paths and other County property in skilled trade disciplines.
• Performs various semi-skilled carpentry tasks (i.e. hangs doors, framework), installs and finishes drywall.  
• Performs plumbing work in repairing valves and fixtures, repairs and replaces old lines or broken fixtures, installs pumps and performs underground utility work.
• Installs, maintains, alters, repairs and replaces various electrical and mechanical equipment (e.g. wiring systems, public address systems, switch panels, flood lights, ornamental lights, starters, electrical motors)
• Operates heavy equipment and machinery as designated by the assigned work area (e.g. dump truck, bobcat, loader, excavator, bucket truck, lift) 
• Ensures all work performed complies with applicable codes, standards and requirements.
• Performs repairs and installs air conditioning equipment.
• Performs related work as required.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  All employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5- years of experience in semi-skilled construction work, building maintenance and repair in one or more of the trades; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Possession of Class “B” Florida Commercial Driver’s License is preferred. As a  condition of continued employment, a (CLP) Commercial Learners Permit must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire and a Class “B” Florida Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained prior to the end of the one-year probationary period.

Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.

Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the practices methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the building trades (e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, concrete, and roofing).
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to work from blueprints, rough sketches and oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate and care of tools, equipment and materials of the trades to which assigned.
• Ability to operate and tow heavy equipment and machinery and other tools of the trade.

Physical Demands: 

Physical Demand:  Heavy

• 100 lbs. maximum lifting.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving of approximately         100 lbs.
• Physical strength and ability to perform manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eye sight for production or safety of self and others.