Senior Construction Worker (Police)

The candidate for Senior Construction Worker will be assisting with the maintenance, repair, and daily operations of our police headquarters facility, parking garage, and all off-site substations. The candidate must possess a multitude of skills and knowledge associated with facilities construction and maintenance including masonry, HVAC maintenance, plumbing, basic electrical, framing, drywall installation and finishing, painting, and power cleaning. Candidate must be willing to work during declared emergencies and during large scale city events. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and multitasking skills.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants). 

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• May assign and oversee work of construction workers
• Completes minor renovation projects 
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment
• Ensures continued operation of building and facilities systems; performs service, repair, and inspections 
• Maintains inventory and proper care of tools, materials, and equipment
• Estimates materials needed and workload for projects
• Performs maintenance on city buildings; performs painting and drywall replacement
• Performs roadway repairs and maintenance.
• Repairs and restores existing plumbing systems
• Performs general carpentry and other construction type activities
• Installs doors, hardware, locks, etc.
• Develops proposals for projects; creates cost estimates
• Completes minor renovation projects such as bathrooms with little to no assistance
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment
• Performs general property maintenance such as blowing leaves and dumping outside trash
• Develops proposals for projects; creates cost estimates
• Assist with remodeling and demolition projects for buildings and structures
• May prepare informal quotes for materials and services 
• Performs related work as required or directed by lead worker or supervisor

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency or trade school completion. 
2.  Five (5) years of construction experience. 
3. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
4. Successfully complete an in-depth employment background check, including a polygraph exam, will be conducted as part of the post offer onboarding process as this position is deemed security sensitive
5. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. 

Preferences:

1. Experience with police or public safety facilities 
2. On-Call availability  

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.                                                                               

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. 

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected].