ABOUT COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia County is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, with pockets of quiet and peaceful springs. Columbia County is the home of Florida’s Springlands, with multiple natural springs, lakes, rivers, and nine beautiful state parks. In 2022, the US Census Bureau QuickFacts estimated Columbia County has a population of 72,000 residents. Columbia County is a southeast sports destination and hosts multiple tournaments and camps. Columbia County requires a diverse and dedicated workforce to provide services for Columbia County residents to live and work and for the visitors who experience our piece of the Florida playground. Consider applying for a position with us today.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is highly skilled work at the journeyman level performing in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, general maintenance and other types of repair at various county buildings. The employee is responsible for several aspects of general maintenance in those skilled trades to include the planning, assigning and taking part in the work of a group of employees engaged in a variety of routine maintenance, housekeeping and similar tasks. Duties require the exercise of some independent judgment in planning work methods, scheduling work assignments and reviewing the work of subordinates.

Training and Experience

Minimum Training: High school graduate or its equivalent, at least 18 years of age plus five (5) years journeyman level experience in general maintenance work to include one (1) year experience in housekeeping or similar custodial work and one (1) year supervisory experience.

Professional Licenses/mandatory requirements

Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License required. CDL Class B Florida Driver’s License preferred but not required.

SALARY: $19.01 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 7/29/2025

Each applicant is required to submit a complete County Application for Employment. Applications are available on-line www.columbiacountyfla.com/Jobs.asp . Successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam, physical agilities, criminal history background check, driver’s license check and drug screening. Applications can be emailed to: hr@columbiacountyfla.com or by mail, FedEx, or UPS to:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

POST OFFICE BOX 1529

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32056-1529

(386) 758-3351; TDD (386) 758-2139

An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·       Ability to train and supervise subordinates in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale

·       Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in large scale housekeeping

·       Ability to plan, assign and supervise work of a group of employees engaged in custodial work

·       Some knowledge of general plumbing, carpentry and electrical work is required

·       Ability to maintain accurate records, reports and logs

·       Ability to learn, understand and abide by all Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations and County Personnel Policies and Procedures

·       Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

·       Ability to communicate with fellow employees and the general public.

·       Ability to take a team work approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed

Essential Functions

·       Maintains and installs all types of woodwork, equipment, fixtures such as drywall, metal framing, replacing doors, wood jambs, hollow metal door jambs, hardware, wood/plastic molding

·       Repairing and installing locks, doors, door hardware and windows

·       Pour and finish concrete

·       Must be able to read, understand plans and layout jobs

·       Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports relating to personnel, supplies, equipment and work performed

·       Must be able to safely operate various equipment such as lawnmower, edger, weed eater, blower, hand saws, drills, buffing machine, carpentry tools, hand tools, and other equipment as needed to provide satisfactory results

·       Performs minor repairs on office equipment and furniture

·       This position dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, or overhauls condensers, compressors, receivers, evaporators, and discharges valve plates

·       Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

Non -Essential Functions

Performs related work as required.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]

Work Environment

Tasks which are performed indoors will cause exposure to various chemicals and noxious fumes. Tasks performed outdoors will cause exposure to insects, heights, confined areas, and extreme weather conditions. An employee in this position could perform work around inmates within the Columbia County Detention Facility.

Essential Physical Skills/Demands

Requires adequate eyesight and hearing (with or without correction) to safely perform the essential functions. Position requires climbing stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, crawling, and lifting/carrying objects up to fifty (50) pounds.

NOTE: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.