About the Department

Position Duties

Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

• Conducts facility inspections on a regular basis, formulates deficiency reports, and coordinates repairs to ensure identified issues are resolved in a timely fashion.

• Assists with coordinating Contractor compliance regarding contractual documents issued for facility maintenance, improvements, renovations, and new construction at Sheriff's Office facilities, including the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.

• Performs small building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g., carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing, etc.).

• Assists in the management and oversight of the facilities' online work request system.

• Assists with departmental and employee moves, which may require moving furniture.

• Hangs pictures and shelving, as needed.

• Ensures timely, proactive, and courteous customer service for all Building Services duties provided.

• Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by the Building Services Manager, Supervisor, and Assistant Supervisor.

• Assists with the preparation of vendor lists, project scopes of work, and other construction-related documents by assembling and researching materials from files/records.

• Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary in the efficient and effective performance of the position functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with vocational school supplemented by advanced courses and training in the skilled trades involved in building maintenance, construction, or equipment maintenance preferred
• Applicant shall have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in building maintenance or construction related areas
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Other Qualifications

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency. 

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in building operations. Extensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building operations.  Knowledge of facilities and maintenance practices.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to read and interpret building construction plans, sketches, and blueprints. Ability to traverse job sites, which may include uneven and broken ground and the necessity to climb ladders for inspections and repairs. Ability to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion. Ability to make decisions based on factual data. Ability to work with detailed information. Ability to effectively use computer skills to develop and maintain spreadsheets and prepare written communications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position includes the John E. Polk Correctional Facility, Sheriff's Office leased facilities, and County-owned facilities the Sheriff's Office occupies throughout Seminole County. This position may have limited contact with inmates.  The position performs duties while walking or standing. Work shall take place both inside and outside. Must have the ability to tolerate wind, heat, humidity, cold, dust, fumes, odors, and rain.  The position is required to lift at least fifty pounds without assistance.  The position generally works during normal business hours with on-call status for emergencies.