Craftworker 1 chez Pinellas County

Craftworker 1

Location: 501 1st Ave N St. Petersburg, FL

Schedule:  Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Apply to be a proud employee of the Pinellas County Construction and Property Management Division team as an Craftworker within the Facility Operations Division.  Facility Operations provides professional in-house and contracted services to maintain and operate County buildings.

Pinellas County's Facility Management division Southeast South section maintains the St. Petersburg Justice Center and an additional 16 unique locations. This position performs Asset Management activities, inclusive of but not limited to skilled work in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of building systems and equipment.  This includes plumbing, mechanical, appliance repair, locksmithing, and minor electrical (lighting components, switches and fuses), drywall repair and replacement and painting. The employee in this position may be required to occasionally act as a lead over one or more helpers or peers as needed and on projects/task assignments.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform skilled work with installation, maintenance, diagnostic, and repair of commercial building systems.
• Perform the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and mechanical systems within large facilities.
• Utilize a computer based asset management/maintenance management system, Cityworks.
• Make minor to complex repairs to electrical and manual locking systems, switches, circuit breakers and lock and door equipment in buildings.
• Are familiar with construction standards and processes.
• Communicate the status of work assignments.
• Manage your time card and work assignments using a computer-based programs.
• Assist mechanics in operation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
• Repair pipes and valves up to 4-inch in size.
• Use standard plumbing tools for drain maintenance and repairs.
• Understand the relevance of maintenance materials, supplies, and inventory necessary for the performance of work assignments and projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and equipment diagrams.
• Performs related work as assigned, or required.

Position Specific Requirements

• 2 years of skilled craft or trade experience in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of building systems, inclusive of plumbing/mechanical and minor electrical (lighting components, switches, and fuses); or
• Completion of a skilled trades vocational or technical school program with a diploma or certification and 1 year of experience in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of building systems, subsystems and associated components, inclusive of plumbing/mechanical and minor electrical (lighting components, switches, and fuses; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Florida Driver's License
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair building systems utilizing blueprints, schematics, industry standards, and standard tools/equipment.
• Must possess the Spirit of Teamwork.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Locksmithing and door repair experience.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, renovation skills or HVAC are highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, practices, and repair methods.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used in building, electrical and mechanical work.
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety associated with crafts, trades, and facilities work.
• Ability to plan and execute facility maintenance or construction work plans.
• Ability to complete basic record-keeping and simple math.
• Ability to endure long periods of standing, walking or working in inclement weather and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to detect problems and repair machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work from oral or written instructions, broken parts or basic diagrams and sketches.
• Ability and strength to climb ladders and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Ability to troubleshoot defects in machinery and equipment operation, make proper repairs and adjustments, complete assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, equipment diagrams, draw sketches of proposed projects, plan assignments, order materials and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform drywall and painting repairs.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other automated systems to monitor work, enter and retrieve information.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link. 

Craftworker 1, C18