What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tradesworker II - Facilities Management position at City of Fort Myers?
Description
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, incumbent performs complex level repairs and installations in a specific trade. Assists and/or oversees maintenance of equipment and systems in assigned areas. Incumbent will be expected to have thorough knowledge in the discipline(s) for which they will be responsible. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities And Reporting During An Emergency Situation
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Duties/Responsibilities
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.
Full-time Regular City Employee Benefits
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Do you currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or higher AND a minimum of three years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?
If the answer is Yes to question #1, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".
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Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record?
I understand that this position requires successful completion and passing of mandatory drug/alcohol testing.
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, incumbent performs complex level repairs and installations in a specific trade. Assists and/or oversees maintenance of equipment and systems in assigned areas. Incumbent will be expected to have thorough knowledge in the discipline(s) for which they will be responsible. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities And Reporting During An Emergency Situation
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs skilled to highly skilled trades work in area assigned
- Performs general maintenance tasks
- Performs skilled installation and repair/modification, site layout, troubleshooting, diagnostics within assigned trades.
- Operates various manual and electrical tools in the performance of tasks
- Under the direction of the designated supervisor, designs and implements preventive maintenance programs to ensure compliance with sanitary and health codes.
- Clean and repair equipment as needed
- Participates in on-call duty.
- May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
- This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- May assist in general maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, hanging pictures, filter changes, patching and painting of the exterior and interior of buildings as needed.
- Assist Facilities Management Electrician in all aspects of related electrical work.
- Responsible for complex plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC repairs/maintenance.
- Assist in the repair and maintenance of city facilities.
- May repair pumps and motors.
- May be responsible to lead a crew
- Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment required for assigned task
- Knowledgeable in the occupational hazards, safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) assigned.
- Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations and protocols.
- Knowledgeable in general housekeeping practices
- Knowledgeable in basic report and record maintenance principles and practices.
- Skilled in the efficient and safe operation of trade specific tools and equipment.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and repair within assigned trade(s).
- Skilled in prioritization, organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
- Ability to operate vehicles and necessary equipment including but not limited to hand tools.
- Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
- Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/ or in response to emergencies.
- Ability to receive and understand oral and written directions.
- Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field
- Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems
- High School diploma or GED. Experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be substituted for the High School diploma or GED.
- Five years of experience in related field
- A valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.
- Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
- Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
- Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
- Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
- Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
- Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
- Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
- Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
- Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
- Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
- Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
- Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
- Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
- Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
- Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
- Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
- Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
- Standing – for sustained periods of time.
- Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
- Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
- Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
- Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
- Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
- Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
- Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
- Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
- Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.
- Contact with internal and external customers, vendors and the general public
- Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions.
- Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.
- May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours
Full-time Regular City Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance (Florida Blue)
- City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
- Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life)
- City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
- Optional Vision Insurance (VSP)
- Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
- Optional Dental Insurance (Humana)
- Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
- Supplemental Insurance
- Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
- Pension Plan (General) Administered by Resource Centers
- Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster
- 401(a) (Mission Square)
- Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
- Roth IRA (Mission Square)
- Offered through payroll deduction.
- Disability (USAble Life)
- Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
- Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
- Paid Holidays
- City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.**Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.
- Deferred Compensation Programs (Mission Square) OR (Nationwide )
- Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
- Payroll Direct Deposit
- Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (ESI)
- City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
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Do you currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or higher AND a minimum of three years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?
- Yes
- No
If the answer is Yes to question #1, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".
03
Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- No
I understand that this position requires successful completion and passing of mandatory drug/alcohol testing.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question