Trades Technician I - Painting/Carpentry

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11 : 59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing : 09 / 14 / 2024

09 / 14 / 2024

Salary : $18.31 hourly rate

$18.31 hourly rate

Job Summary :

Maintenance and repair work in one or more skilled or semi-skilled trade areas. The position reports to a supervisor.

Additional Benefits :

• General benefits package with flexible spending accounts, leave time, etc.
• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match
• Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• May receive $1,000 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.
• Flexible Workplace Schedule

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
• Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

Technical

• Assists Trades Technician II in assigned maintenance operations
• Measures and cuts wire, carries tools and wire
• Paints signs, facilities, etc.
• Performs concrete work and masonry
• May operate various construction equipment
• Drives a container truck and pick up truck
• Repairs and paints containers
• Helps plan, order materials, and calculate job needs
• Performs related duties as required

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Assists Trades Technician II with minor repairs
• to cabinets, desks, tables and other office furniture; builds forms and performs other minor carpentry jobs
• and maintenance, related to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or air conditioning
• Carries lumber and other materials and supplies as directed
• Files saws, sharpens other tools, and keeps equipment in proper working order

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency.

All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and two (2) years experience as a helper in a skilled trade, such as building maintenance and repair work, basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Trade certifications, trade / contractor licensing, EPA certification, Erosion Control certifications, or Stormwater certifications may be required or preferred depending on specific assignment
• Public Works Facilities only : Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B" preferred
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Familiarity with common practices, processes, materials and tools in numerous skilled trades mechanical aptitude

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment : 5% inside a climate controlled building; 95% outside which includes driving.

Physical Requirements : The essential functions of the job require : sitting approximately two (2) hours per day, standing approximately three (3) hours per day, and walking approximately three (3) hours per day.

The job also requires frequent : bending / stooping, grasping, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, with occasional : climbing, fine manipulations, pushing, and routinely lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds;

the ability to work with arms extended over head or below feet for extended periods of time; the ability to manipulate small objects with hands and fingers.

Possess dexterity and agility to work and maneuver in and around equipment, piping or other tight spaces. Physical requirements are often performed in confined areas, standing on ladders or other lifting device, or in excavated, uneven areas.

On rare occasions the work requires : crawling, pulling, and lifting / carrying objects weighing more than 45 pounds.

Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to detect proper equipment operation and understand what others are saying in normal conversation and over the noise caused by construction equipment in person or on the telephone.

Speaking : Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone. Seeing : Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and / or fine print.

The ability to perform work using tactile sensory skills, without visual observation, of some facet of work.

Driving Requirements : Requires a valid Florida Driver's License. CDL Class "B" for Solid Waste Collection.

Technology : The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and / or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software.

Other Machines : The work requires the ability to operate the following machines : ground penetrating radar, fork lift, pressure washer, GPS, and electronic line and cable locators.

Tools : The work requires proficiency with various hand tools, including shovels, rakes, probe rods, brooms, manhole hooks, extension rakes, extension nets, sump pumps, wrenches, screwdrivers, metal snips, nut drivers, sledge hammers and welder.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.