Department: Parks Recreation & Natural Resources Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Are you a skilled carpenter with experience in laying concrete and utilizing software systems to design and produce specialized parts? Our Twins Lake Park is currently in need of a Skilled Trades Worker II who will work with the supervisor to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in compliance with all regulations and ordinances, working with either contractual or in-house staff. This position starts out paying $21.07/hr (Step 1) and there are numerous opportunities for both growth and development. Impact your community and apply today, gaining not only a stable career but outstanding benefits that begin within 60 days of hire!About the Position In this role, you will... + Perform advanced finish carpentry, including, but not limited to, framing walls, installation of doors, cabinets, hardware, and fencing. + Plan, layout, and construction of assets to include, but not limited to, two pole shelters, picnic pavilions, small buildings, boardwalks, pedestrian bridges, and kiosks. + Operate the CNC machine to produce communication-approved signs. + Utilize software to design and reproduce unique historic parts and fabricate broken or missing components that have become difficult to acquire. + Restore detailed finish carpentry on historic buildings and sites, which will involve matching the right lumber species, paint, and coatings. + Plan, layout, and form concrete to include, but not limited to, footers, foundations, floors and sidewalks, playground equipment, and associated walks and surface materials. + Record and compile data. + Plan and apply for building permits, right-of-way use permits, and inspections. + Work together and communicate with contractors to ensure the timely completion of work, monitoring for code compliance. About the Schedule Work Hours: + Full-Time, 40 hours per week. + Typical Schedule: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. + As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency. About You Minimum Qualifications: + High School Diploma or its equivalent. + Four (4) years of combined concrete and carpentry experience. + Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in the operation of a CNC machine and the required operating software. + Ability to read and follow diagrams, blueprints, plans, and written instructions + Ability to work in construction areas and around heavy equipment. + Knowledge of ADA requirements as they relate to public facilities and parks + Forklift Operator experience. 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 for five years. Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. Employees can use handling devices (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessive poundage of 50-plus pounds. About Everything Else Starting Pay Range: $21.57/ hr. Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents + If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.) Benefits: + Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! + For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information. + Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. + Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​ A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. 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.