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Are you an experienced Facilities/Maintenance professional? Breeze Transit is looking for a Transit Facilities Maintenance Skilled Trades worker! This is Journeyman level trades work in various disciplines to maintain, construct, and renovate property of Sarasota County Transit including bus stop structures, signs, transfer point facilities, administration facilities, and equipment. Build and maintain excellent working relationships with various departments, Provide excellent customer service, and answer questions and concerns promptly. Apply today to help make a difference in the community!

Job Description:

About the Position

In this role, you will...

Journeyman-level trades work including, but not limited to:

+ Work independently performing manual labor including, but not limited to, carpentry, metal work, general masonry/concrete, measuring, and project coordination/execution in all types of conditions.

+ Coordinate and general oversight of department projects and fellow tradesmen, including but not limited to basic cost determination, acquiring materials and equipment, and collaborating with fellow tradesmen and other departments to meet deadlines.

+ General Knowledge of concrete work and rebar, including design and structural elements.

+ Assess/inspect/repair metal surfaces (shelters, benches, handrails, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that components are in safe working condition.

+ Oversee equipment and tool maintenance, supplies inventory, and PPE distribution for the purpose of ensuring item availability and safety for employees and the public.

+ Respond to emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns.

+ Prepare written materials (e.g., work orders, requisitions, drawings, sketches, etc.) to document activities, providing written references and/or conveying information.

+ Ability to read, interpret, and analyze facility drawings and site plans, communicate with vendors performing routine or corrective maintenance projects, refresh and rebrand, and trash collection.

+ Respond to work orders for repairs at Breeze shelters, involving carpentry, painting, concrete and metal work, and irrigation.

+ Must be able to provide maintenance, working knowledge, and organization of department equipment and stock including, but not limited to, various basic lawncare tools, battery/gas/electric tools and equipment, tracking janitorial supplies, and stock supplies for Breeze facilities.

Related administrative functions include, but are not limited to:

+ Utilize appropriate technology and/or manual processes to track and locate bus stops, work orders, invoices, and receipts, and monitor and report on individual and group work performed or scheduled.

+ Must have working knowledge and ability to check/send email, use internet search systems, and familiarity with work order management systems to track time, work type, cost, etc.

+ Carry a purchasing card and independently make fiscally responsible and program-compliant purchases.

+ Coordinate coverage during vacations and personal time off for tradesmen.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week.

+ Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (No weekends!)

+ Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

+ A High School Diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years of experience in facility maintenance or construction experience.

+ Possession of a Valid Driver’s License.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

+ Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools needed to perform the required tasks of this position.

+ Ability to represent the County to the public in a courteous manner and to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

+ Ability to perform or learn semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and irrigation tasks.

+ Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for five years.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. Employees can use handling devices (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessive poundage of 50-plus pounds.

Physical Demands:

+ May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

+ Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $21.54 - $28.29 an hour, based on experience.

Employee Type:Regular (Budgeted)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

+ Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!

+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

+ Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

+ Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.