Senior Trades Worker - Maintenance

Senior Trades Worker BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION AND FACILITIES Make an Impact on Florida's Water Resources The St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental agency whose work is focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water, and to protect and restore the health of water bodies in the District’s 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida.

Enjoy work-life balance in a professional culture with competitive pay and benefits. The Facilities / Senior Trades Worker performs trade work, such as carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing.

What You'll Do

Performs minor construction (carpentry, roof and tile repairs, etc.), and other preventative and routine maintenance activities ( landscaping, irrigation, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical , HVAC, etc.) at the Palm Bay Service Center, Geneva Field Station, and associated District facilities, as assigned by the Facilities Program Manager.

Responds to facilities requests (employee-generated work orders) in support of District staff and functions (District events and meetings) including assembling, installing, and moving of furniture and office equipment. Performs cleaning duties to support Janitorial contracted service, primarily cleanup after functions, incidentals, etc.

including mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Open, process, maintain, and formally close routine work orders within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Ensure that all required information, including work performed, labor hours, materials utilized, completion status, supporting documentation, and relevant notes, is entered accurately and in a timely manner.

Recommends repairs and maintenance projects within assigned areas, coordinates and monitors service providers and contractors, and reports progress and gaps to the Facilities Program Manager. Conducts facility, safety, and health inspections; takes corrective action; and assists the Facilities Program Manager with annual planning and budgeting.

As needed, serves as a liaison to the project manager and helps develop scopes of work for capital improvement projects. Key Skills for Success Knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment for construction, maintenance, and repair in carpentry, landscaping, irrigation, painting, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical (HVAC) work; paint types and application techniques; plumbing and irrigation repairs; general equipment maintenance; blueprint comprehension; procurement of equipment and supplies; and janitorial materials and tasks.

Safe use of tools, materials, and equipment; use of computers for building automation systems; project planning; minor construction; facility maintenance (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, generators, painting, etc.); plan/blueprint reading; carpentry; and use of light construction equipment. Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; work in small or confined areas (manholes, ceilings); lift or carry up to 40 pounds; push and pull objects and furniture; grasp tools and materials; stoop or crouch; distinguish colors in electrical wiring; distinguish sounds such as air leaks or failing bearings; and work outdoors.

Able to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, other work units, and contractors; understand project assignments; monitor contractual staff; and work independently as required. Must be able to work with arms overhead; lift and pull equipment from vehicles and shelves; and bend at the waist to work on equipment.

What You'll Bring

| Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience in the trade assigned; or formal education may substitute for work experience. Working Environment Both in an office environment and outdoors. Florida weather conditions; work is fully onsite (no telework), occasionally required to drive and perform work at different District facilities (District provided vehicle when required to travel for District business).

Location Palm Bay Licenses Valid State of Florida Driver’s License. Salary range: $38,958.40 - $48,692.80 Salary is based on qualifications and experience. Why Join Us? In addition to meaningful work and opportunities for professional growth, benefits include: Florida Retirement System Health and dental insurance Life and long-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid leave and holidays Professional development opportunities Wellness program Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Your application will receive careful consideration.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted to schedule an appointment. The St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. Certain service members, veterans, and qualifying spouses, and family members receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. Closing Date: November 30, 2026 Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace