Trades Helper (Parks & Recreation)

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all the activities described below.

• Assists electricians in installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Assists painters in mixing and matching paints, stains, and painting.
• Assists plumbers in installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, valves, faucets, sinks, and other plumbing facilities.
• Assists masons in laying brick, cement block, and sidewalks.
• Assists carpenters in repairing chairs, tables, fences, doors, windows, floor, and other articles and fixtures.
• Assists maintenance personnel in the repair and maintenance of buildings.
• Assists roofers in tearing out existing systems and installing new systems.
• Assists HVAC mechanics in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment.
• Assists equipment mechanics in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and/or diesel operated vehicles or other related mechanical components.
• Assists with the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, ditches, culverts, and associated structures.
• Assists in the use of gas/electric operated equipment.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Cleans work sites upon work completion.
• Performs general care, maintenance and cutting of trees.
• Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in one or more construction trades.
• Knowledge of the construction and maintenance of various types of buildings and facilities.
• Knowledge of tree maintenance.
• Skill in the use of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in building construction and maintenance or tree maintenance.
• Ability to climb trees.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• The work is performed in an environment where various types of chemicals are used
• Required to work in outside in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, dragging, and pushing.
• Required to lift to 50 lbs. and climb up to 35 Feet.

Work Category

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Completion of the Tenth school grade; AND
• One year of experience assisting in one or more skilled trades or general maintenance or construction work; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.