Carpenter - General Services

Carpenter

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Are you a skilled carpenter with experience in construction, renovation, and facility maintenance? Join our Facilities Management team and play a key role in maintaining and improving County buildings, including critical sites like Corrections. This hands-on position involves a variety of tasks—from demolition and carpentry to project coordination and contractor oversight. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Join our team and apply today!

Responsibilities include:

• Perform all phases of construction and remodeling tasks including demolition, framing, drywall, painting, carpentry (rough and finish), and carpet installation across County facilities, including Corrections.
• Conduct repair and renovation work as needed in various County buildings.
• Create material lists, obtain cost estimates, and manage delivery of parts and materials to job sites.
• Coordinate project schedules with building occupants and contractors to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain records, warranty documentation, and complete all required project paperwork.
• Inspect contractor work in collaboration with Facilities Compliance Maintenance Specialists.
• Ensure contractor compliance with County specifications and applicable Building, Safety, and Environmental codes.

Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• *On-call required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in residential or commercial construction.
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Physical Demands:

• May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Must be fit tested for a respirator.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.