Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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Performs work in one of the following trades at journeyman level: electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and carpentry in the maintenance of County buildings and facilities.  Follows direction of and reports to the Assistant Facilities Maintenance Director or designee.  Works a forty (40) hour week.  May require overtime.

• Performs carpentry work in the construction and repair or alteration of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens and platforms.
• Performs work in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and hot water units; installs insulation, replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, and other parts of electrical systems.
• Hangs sheetrock: sands, paints, or stains walls, woodwork, cabinets, tables, and other wooden articles.
• Performs plumbing work; installs water and sanitary fixtures and equipment; analyzes defects or malfunctions in plumbing systems; repairs leaks by replacing valves, faulty fittings, or sections of water line, or by installing replacement fixtures.
• Performs work in the construction or repair of sidewalks by making forms, mixing and pouring cement; performs finishing work on newly laid concrete surfaces; performs semi-skilled masonry work, i.e. installs bricks and concrete blocks.
• Operates manual and power tools, lawn maintenance equipment as required, such as non-propelled and self-propelled mowers, blowers, weed eaters, edgers, hedge trimmers, chain saw, etc., also operates, tractors, frontend loader and backhoe.
• Performs servicing of two- and four-cycle engines (i.e. oil and filter changes, lubrication of equipment, replacing or repairing broken equipment, etc.) and lawn mowing, trimming, and edging equipment.
• Performs grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, grass cutting, pruning, planting, irrigation, fertilization, trees and shrubbery trimming, and application of herbicide and pesticide.
• Picks up trash, debris, and brush; loads debris onto trucks.
• Ensures that all materials, tools, and equipment that are needed for assigned work are obtained and available at the job site.
• Performs routine duties necessary to assure safety of employees and general public.
• Completes all written documentation related to job functions.

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma; unless exempt as provided under Article 25.9.
• At least one (1) year verifiable job-related experience in one (1) of the established trades.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• Valid driver’s license. Prior to application.
• May be required to obtain an Ornamental and Turf Category License within 90 days after date of hire.
• Certification of verifiable experience in small engine repair and maintenance is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• May be required to participate in one of the apprenticeship programs administered by the Northeast Florida Builders Association.
• Incumbent will be required to pass NCSO Level 2 security clearance.

The range for this position is $16.4470 – $23.9566. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.