Department:

Parks Recreation & Natural Resources

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Are you a skilled carpenter with experience in laying concrete and utilizing software systems to design and produce specialized parts? Our Twins Lake Park is currently in need of a Maintenance Technician II who will work with the supervisor to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in compliance with all regulations and ordinances, working with either contractual or in-house staff. This position starts out paying $21.07/hr (Step 1) and there are numerous opportunities for both growth and development. Impact your community and apply today, gaining not only a stable career but outstanding benefits that begin within 60 days of hire!

About the Position

In this role you will...

• Perform advanced finish carpentry including, but not limited to, framing walls, installation of doors, cabinets, hardware and fencing.

• Plan, layout and construction of assets to include, but not limited to, two pole shelters, picnic pavilions, small buildings, boardwalks, pedestrian bridges and kiosks.

• Operate the CNC machine to produce communications approved signs.

• Utilize software to design and reproduce unique historic parts and fabricate broken or missing components that have become difficult to acquire.

• Restore detailed finish carpentry on historic buildings and sites which will involve matching the right lumber species, paint, and coatings.

• Plan, layout, and form concrete to include, but not limited to, footers, foundations, floors and sidewalks, playground equipment and associated walks and surface materials.

• Record and compile data.

• Plan and apply for building permits, right of way use permits, and inspections.

• Work together and communicate with contractors to ensure timely completion of work, monitoring for code compliance.

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week

• Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

• Three (3) years of experience, education, training or any combination with concrete and/or carpentry experience.

• Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

  Physical Demand(s): m ay occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Rate: $21.07 (Step 1)

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! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

• 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!)​​

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