Okaloosa County, FL
Salary:
$18.14 - $19.95 Hourly Location :
Crestview, FL Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
25-197 Department:
Facility & Parks Maintenance Opening Date:
08/07/2025 Closing Date:
9/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Performs a broad range of structural, facility and grounds maintenance duties relevant to the construction, general repair and maintenance of assigned county property, structures and equipment. EXAMPLES OF WORK • Performs construction, maintenance and repairs (i.e., painting, masonry, carpentry, grounds maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) on structures, facilities, equipment and other county property; installs metal roofing. • Reads blueprints, diagrams and sketches. • Performs calculations (i.e., mixing proportions, measuring angles and distances, calculating square footage). • Operates manual, electrical and gas powered tools and equipment (i.e., shovels, mixers, sprayers, drills, hammers). • Operates various types of light equipment (front loader, mini-skid loader, light dump truck). • Prepares and installs all playground surfacing, including concrete and rubber material. • Maintains and ensures the safe operating condition of equipment, tools and vehicles. • Performs records maintenance duties, (i.e., work orders, materials and supplies utilized, cost estimates, labor required, maintenance logs, fuel logs). • Recognizes and reports any detected deterioration, repair needs and maintenance needs to supervisor. • Operates county vehicle in the performance of duties. • Performs other duties assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years of construction experience which provides the ability to perform skilled to semi-skilled tasks in the trade, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Requires a valid driver license. May require a Class "B" commercial driver license ("CDL"), depending on assignment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to operate various manual, electrical and gas-powered equipment and tools. Must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Requires the ability to traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces frequently. Requires the ability to position self in confined areas, for work overhead and to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. Must be able to complete work tasks by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities, back muscles and spine and the ability to move about on hands/knees or hands/feet. Must be able to reach, extending hands in any direction, and to handle, seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands and/or fingers. This position requires the ability to work for sustained periods of exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. Prolonged periods of walking and/or standing frequently are required in this position. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work
Language Ability:
Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to read and interpret a variety of moderately complex technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages used within the parameters of the job and with a broad array of individuals from various professional backgrounds.
Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Numerical Aptitude:
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; to determine weight; calculate decimals and percentages; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion.
Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or public contact. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public. 01
Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
No formal education completed, but I have relevant experience High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or above None of the above
02
If you stated completion of a degree in the previous question, please state your major (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 03
How many years of construction experience do you possess that provides the ability to perform skilled to semi-skilled tasks in the trade?
None Less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 4 years At least 4 years but less than 6 years At least 6 years but less than 8 years At least 8 years but less than 10 years 10 years or more
04
Please describe your related experience in construction performing skilled to semi-skilled tasks in the trade (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 05
How many years of experience do you possess in the operation of light trucks and/or related light equipment?
None Less than 6 months At least 6 months but less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 3 years At least 3 years but less than 5 years At least 5 years but less than 7 years At least 7 years but less than 9 years 9 years or more
06
Please describe your related light truck and/or light equipment experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 07
Please indicate your level of concrete experience.
None Beginner, non-professional Intermediate, some professional experience Expert, extensive professional level experience
08
Please describe your concrete experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 09
Do you have experience with maintenance or repair of small engines and light equipment (bobcat, mini excavator, tractor, etc.)?
Yes No
10
Please describe your experience with maintenance or repair of small engines and light equipment (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 11
Please indicate your level of framing experience.
None Beginner, non-professional Intermediate, some professional experience Expert, extensive professional level experience
12
Please describe your framing experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 13
Please indicate your level of plumbing experience.
None Beginner, non-professional Intermediate, some professional experience Expert, extensive professional level experience
14
Please describe your plumbing experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 15
Please indicate your level of electrical experience.
None Beginner, non-professional Intermediate, some professional experience Expert, extensive professional level experience
16
Please describe your electrical experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 17
Please indicate any of the following you have experience with. (check all that apply)
Trim work HVAC Painting Drywall None of the above
18
Please describe your experience in the selected fields from the previous question (trim work, HVAC, painting, drywall; if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 19
Can you read and follow blueprints, sketches and diagrams?
Yes No
20
Please describe your experience reading and following blueprints, sketches and diagrams (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 21
Do you possess a valid driver license?
Yes No
22
Do you currently possess a Class "B" or Class "A" Commercial Driver License?
Yes No
Required Question
$18.14 - $19.95 Hourly Location :
Crestview, FL Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
25-197 Department:
Facility & Parks Maintenance Opening Date:
08/07/2025 Closing Date:
9/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Performs a broad range of structural, facility and grounds maintenance duties relevant to the construction, general repair and maintenance of assigned county property, structures and equipment. EXAMPLES OF WORK • Performs construction, maintenance and repairs (i.e., painting, masonry, carpentry, grounds maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) on structures, facilities, equipment and other county property; installs metal roofing. • Reads blueprints, diagrams and sketches. • Performs calculations (i.e., mixing proportions, measuring angles and distances, calculating square footage). • Operates manual, electrical and gas powered tools and equipment (i.e., shovels, mixers, sprayers, drills, hammers). • Operates various types of light equipment (front loader, mini-skid loader, light dump truck). • Prepares and installs all playground surfacing, including concrete and rubber material. • Maintains and ensures the safe operating condition of equipment, tools and vehicles. • Performs records maintenance duties, (i.e., work orders, materials and supplies utilized, cost estimates, labor required, maintenance logs, fuel logs). • Recognizes and reports any detected deterioration, repair needs and maintenance needs to supervisor. • Operates county vehicle in the performance of duties. • Performs other duties assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years of construction experience which provides the ability to perform skilled to semi-skilled tasks in the trade, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Requires a valid driver license. May require a Class "B" commercial driver license ("CDL"), depending on assignment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to operate various manual, electrical and gas-powered equipment and tools. Must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Requires the ability to traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces frequently. Requires the ability to position self in confined areas, for work overhead and to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. Must be able to complete work tasks by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities, back muscles and spine and the ability to move about on hands/knees or hands/feet. Must be able to reach, extending hands in any direction, and to handle, seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands and/or fingers. This position requires the ability to work for sustained periods of exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. Prolonged periods of walking and/or standing frequently are required in this position. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work
Language Ability:
Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to read and interpret a variety of moderately complex technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages used within the parameters of the job and with a broad array of individuals from various professional backgrounds.
Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Numerical Aptitude:
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; to determine weight; calculate decimals and percentages; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion.
Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or public contact. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public. 01
Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
No formal education completed, but I have relevant experience High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or above None of the above
02
If you stated completion of a degree in the previous question, please state your major (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 03
How many years of construction experience do you possess that provides the ability to perform skilled to semi-skilled tasks in the trade?
None Less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 4 years At least 4 years but less than 6 years At least 6 years but less than 8 years At least 8 years but less than 10 years 10 years or more
04
Please describe your related experience in construction performing skilled to semi-skilled tasks in the trade (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 05
How many years of experience do you possess in the operation of light trucks and/or related light equipment?
None Less than 6 months At least 6 months but less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 3 years At least 3 years but less than 5 years At least 5 years but less than 7 years At least 7 years but less than 9 years 9 years or more
06
Please describe your related light truck and/or light equipment experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 07
Please indicate your level of concrete experience.
None Beginner, non-professional Intermediate, some professional experience Expert, extensive professional level experience
08
Please describe your concrete experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 09
Do you have experience with maintenance or repair of small engines and light equipment (bobcat, mini excavator, tractor, etc.)?
Yes No
10
Please describe your experience with maintenance or repair of small engines and light equipment (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 11
Please indicate your level of framing experience.
None Beginner, non-professional Intermediate, some professional experience Expert, extensive professional level experience
12
Please describe your framing experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 13
Please indicate your level of plumbing experience.
None Beginner, non-professional Intermediate, some professional experience Expert, extensive professional level experience
14
Please describe your plumbing experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 15
Please indicate your level of electrical experience.
None Beginner, non-professional Intermediate, some professional experience Expert, extensive professional level experience
16
Please describe your electrical experience (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 17
Please indicate any of the following you have experience with. (check all that apply)
Trim work HVAC Painting Drywall None of the above
18
Please describe your experience in the selected fields from the previous question (trim work, HVAC, painting, drywall; if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 19
Can you read and follow blueprints, sketches and diagrams?
Yes No
20
Please describe your experience reading and following blueprints, sketches and diagrams (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided. 21
Do you possess a valid driver license?
Yes No
22
Do you currently possess a Class "B" or Class "A" Commercial Driver License?
Yes No
Required Question