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.

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. (May consider four (4) years' experience in commercial building construction, maintenance, and repair in lieu of vocational training certification.) 

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.