Senior Building Trades Worker - Detention Facility

Job Title

Advanced Skilled Trades Technician

Job Description

Performs advanced skilled trades work involving demolition, salvage, renovation, alteration, installation, and repair projects for the Manatee County Detention Facility, equipment, systems, and grounds. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Trade Skill related certifications / licenses may be required.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledgeable of current codes, rules, and regulations, and possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to apply proper process and procedures to perform assigned duties.

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.