What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Trades Worker position at Brevard County Sheriff's Office?
Performs work in several trades including general construction, maintenance, or repairs in a manner consistent with accepted practices, under the direction of the Facilities Director. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and requires minimal supervision. The tasks below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
May perform all levels of
Operates equipment safely.
Uses hand tools and operates motorized tools.
Loads and unloads equipment and materials.
Sets up safe work zones and ensures safety precautions on and around the work sites.
Provides regular progress reports to Facilities Director.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job. High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in one or more of the skilled trades, (e.g. plumbing, pipe laying, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, masonry, air conditioning, painting, etc.).
Valid Florida Class E Driver's License (Must maintain for the duration of employment).
Work is primarily completed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm); however, schedule flexibility is required to effectively perform the requirements of the position. Â May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
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In the event of an emergency, natural or manmade disaster the employee will be expected to work.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph. Â Requires drug test prior to assuming position and if employed, will be subject to post-accident, and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. Â ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodat
May perform all levels of
- Plumbing repair, replacement, and new work to include fixtures, fittings, lines, etc.
- Carpentry repair, replacement, and new work to include framing, doors, windows, etc.
- May perform minor electrical repair, replacement, and new work to include lighting, switches, receptacles, etc.
- Masonry repair, replacement, and new work to include sidewalks, driveways, drainage structures, etc.
- May perform welding and small engine repair.
- All levels of painting applications, preparation of surfaces, scaffolding, etc.
- Preventive maintenance to include air conditioning equipment.
Operates equipment safely.
Uses hand tools and operates motorized tools.
Loads and unloads equipment and materials.
Sets up safe work zones and ensures safety precautions on and around the work sites.
Provides regular progress reports to Facilities Director.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job. High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in one or more of the skilled trades, (e.g. plumbing, pipe laying, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, masonry, air conditioning, painting, etc.).
Valid Florida Class E Driver's License (Must maintain for the duration of employment).
Work is primarily completed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm); however, schedule flexibility is required to effectively perform the requirements of the position. Â May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
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In the event of an emergency, natural or manmade disaster the employee will be expected to work.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph. Â Requires drug test prior to assuming position and if employed, will be subject to post-accident, and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. Â ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodat