Tradesworker

Overview

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
: NO Level II Screening
: NO

• Performs skilled to highly skilled trades work in area assigned
• Performs general maintenance tasks
• Operates various manual and electrical tools in the performance of tasks
• Clean and repair equipment as needed
• 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

Responsibilities and reporting during an emergency situation:
Essential employees may be required to work during a declared emergency, which 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 Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment required for assigned task
• Knowledgeable in occupational hazards, safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) assigned
• Knowledgeable in City and State rules, regulations and protocols
• Knowledgeable in general housekeeping practices
• Skilled in the efficient and safe operation of trade specific tools and equipment
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repair within assigned trade(s)
• 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 hand tools
• Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists
• 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 or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be substituted for the High School diploma or GED
• Minimum two years of experience in related field
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

• Balancing, climbing, crawling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing (two categories), kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, speaking, standing, stooping, talking (two categories), visual acuity (multiple aspects), walking

• Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, with 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.