About Position

Perform semi-skilled work involving two or more trades in the minor construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, equipment, and facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Note: Depending on assigned responsibilities, employees may perform some or all of the duties below.

• Perform lawn, landscape and grounds maintenance functions in a subtropical climate.
• Assist electricians in installing and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Assist painters in mixing and matching paints, stains, and painting.
• Assist plumbers in installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, valves, faucets, sinks, and other plumbing facilities.
• Assist masons in laying brick, cement block, and sidewalks.
• Assist carpenters in repairing chairs, tables, fences, doors, windows, floor, and other articles and fixtures.
• Assist maintenance personnel in the repair and maintenance of buildings.
• Assist heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanics in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment.
• Assist equipment mechanics in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and/or diesel operated vehicles or other related mechanical components.
• Assist with the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, ditches, culverts, and associated structures.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Assist in the use of gas/electric operated equipment.
• Clean work sites upon work completion.
• Drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required Minimum Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.
• One year of experience as an assistant in two or more of the following trades: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, or other skilled trades.

• Successful completion of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Trades Worker Trainee status.

Additional Job Requirements

• Mandatory attendance to the job assignment location is required. Failure to report to the location in accordance with Sheriff's Office Standard Operating Procedures may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. 
• Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification.
• No visible tattoos on face. Tattoos on hands, neck, or arms must be covered with white, black, or neutral colored covering.
• No illegal drug sale within lifetime.
• No illegal drug use within the past 36 months. No marijuana use within the last 12 months.
• No felony convictions within lifetime.
• No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime.
• No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph; reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; medical evaluation; and drug screening.