Trades Worker

Overview

Trades Worker position with the Resource Stewardship Division for the County of Volusia. Performs routine and complex semi-skilled work in one of the skilled trades including general construction and maintenance with little supervision and a higher degree of skill. This position will be offered at the base rate of $19.33.

Note: These are illustrative examples of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• May perform general and limited tasks in the construction, renovation, modification, installation, and repair of buildings, apparatus, and facilities with close supervision.
• May perform general painting applications of interior and exterior areas of buildings, preparation and repair of surfaces to be painted.
• May perform general air conditioning and heating repair, preventive maintenance duties required for a variety of equipment.
• Performs general plumbing repair and installation of valves, fittings, fixtures, waste lines, etc.
• May perform general carpentry repair and renovation of framework, paneling, ceilings, doors, windows, etc.
• May perform general electrical repair and renovation of lighting, switches, receptacles, various types of conduits, etc.
• May install and repair underground drainage piping, structures, and restoration.
• May perform concrete work (e.g., sidewalks, driveways, free form, etc.).
• May do grade shots for pipe and structure installation.
• May perform small engine repair.
• May perform work related to utility infrastructure at water/wastewater plants, water main installs and maintenance, lift station operation, troubleshooting and maintenance to include mechanical, electrical and structural components.
• May perform preventive maintenance duties such as cleaning of buildings and facilities and replacing light ballast.
• May assist or perform work related to utilities such as meter installation, water/sewer line locates and maintenance, lift station troubleshooting and maintenance.
• May perform work such as venue setup for meetings, classroom training, theater, presentations, or banquets.
• Sets up audio/visual equipment and operates it, connects sound equipment and sets appropriate volume levels for both house systems and portable systems; connects and operates lighting systems and sets dimmer systems to complement client’s event.
• Installs event-specific equipment such as basketball court and goals, dance floor, staging, risers, ice rink, hockey goals and glass, lighting trusses, etc.
• May operate equipment including medium-size construction equipment and vehicles (e.g., tractor, front loader, mini excavator, skid loader, dump truck, pickup truck, trailer).
• May load and unload trailer equipment and materials.
• May perform work found in the Maintenance Worker classification series.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis; must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or possession of GED and two (2) years of experience in public assembly building or maintenance and repair in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, air conditioning, painting, mechanical pipe installation and repair, concrete, or brick work. A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire and maintain thereafter.

All Assignments

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the building trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skilled in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials of the trades to which assigned.
• Ability to perform advanced complex work.
• Ability to perform work in one or more of the trades without close supervision.
• Ability to work from maps, blueprints, schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to perform work from oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform shop math.
• Ability to write simple sentences relaying information.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely,…