This is semi-skilled and skilled manual work using trade knowledge to install, clean, repair or replace various commercial facility components and systems at the Albert Whitted Airport. The work environment includes both interior and exterior locations; and working on or near the active runways, taxiways, and aircraft ramp areas on the airport. The general scope of work may include installation, maintenance and repair using various trade skills including: testing and trouble-shooting HVAC and other electrical systems (for example the airfield lighting system); repairing fencing and landscape irrigation components; reading manuals, blueprints and schematics to determine assembly or repair needs for various equipment; evaluating and maintaining landscaping; skilled use of a variety of hand and power tools; performing painting, drywall repair, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and welding tasks; and conducting preventative and scheduled maintenance. Work may involve lead worker responsibility over one or more semi-skilled workers on an assigned project as well as serving as a liaison or providing in-field oversight with outside vendors to coordinate repairs, surveys, and other field work. The airport operates twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) day per week, and an employee in this class will on occasion be required to report to work outside of the normal shift hours to address urgent repairs, respond to aircraft alerts or other emergencies, perform storm preparation, and staff special events that may occur outside of the normal shift hours.

Salary: $19.57 - $27.93 Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.

• Be able to read, write, and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Have at least 18 months of experience in one or more of the building maintenance trades detailed in the job posting.

• Be able to perform manual tasks for extended periods of time, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have extensive experience in commercial building construction.

• Are experienced in testing and trouble-shooting commercial building components and systems to include HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

• Have some experience using a personal computer for communications and record keeping purposes.

• Have some supervisory experience.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicant will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

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