Casual Labor Journeyman Tradesworker

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs County buildings, property, systems, and equipment. Requires working on renovation and new construction projects.
• Position will focus primarily on plumbing and a secondary emphasis on painting, drywall and drywall finishing and all work generally associated with rough and finish carpentry, some knowledge of locksmithing is desirable. 
• Position assists with office reorganizations including moving and/or installing furniture.
• Maintains knowledge of building and operational codes and standards to ensure that work meets requirements.
• Reads, interprets, and follows detailed technical illustrations such as plans, maps, surveys, and diagrams.
• Operates specialized tools and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance inspections.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in plumbing.

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• plumbing certifications preferred.
• Working knowledge of various power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals.
• Good understanding of basic mathematics.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to work well with others; maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Perform basic computer tasks such as checking and sending emails, filling out online forms, gathering information, and logging into various accounts and systems.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (including nights and weekends).

• Requires standing and walking most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to up to and greater than 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involves simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasionally working in darkness and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.