About the role
Join the Pinellas County Utilities team as Craftworker 2 and help keep our critical facilities running safely and smoothly. In this hands-on role, you’ll tackle advanced multi‑trade maintenance, troubleshoot building systems, and support essential operations across county facilities. If you’re a skilled problem-solver who thrives on variety, independence, and making an impact every day, we want to hear from you! Apply to be a proud employee of the Pinellas County Utilities Division team as a Craftworker 2 within Facilities Services.
This Facilities Team position supports the safety, reliability, functionality, and physical condition of operational County buildings. The successful candidate will perform advanced skilled work across multiple trades, inspect and troubleshoot building systems, determine appropriate corrective actions, and perform or coordinate repairs while minimizing disruption to facility operations. This role also serves as a technical resource and may coordinate contractors on complex facility maintenance and renovation assignments.
This Craftworker 2 (Facilities Maintenance) position is located at: 7401 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
What Will You Do
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial buildings, equipment, and associated facility systems.
- Perform multi-trade work involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, carpentry, painting, masonry, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
- Troubleshoot lighting, switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, panels, and other building electrical components using appropriate test equipment.
- Perform or coordinate repairs to water and drainage systems, piping, valves, plumbing fixtures, and associated components.
- Diagnose HVAC and climate-control problems and assist with or coordinate heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and air-circulation repairs.
- Inspect roofs, building envelopes, walls, doors, windows, ceilings, floors, and drainage systems for leaks, deterioration, damage, and safety concerns.
- Perform or coordinate carpentry, drywall, roofing, painting, masonry, concrete, restoration, and renovation work.
- Determine corrective actions, develop work plans, estimate labor and material needs, obtain quotes, order materials/services, and coordinate scheduling.
- Provide technical direction to contractor and vendor work, including verification of work requirements and completed repairs.
- Inspect work areas and completed work for compliance with established standards and safety requirements.
- Respond to facility-related emergencies and help plan preventive and corrective maintenance to improve asset reliability.
- Use computerized maintenance management systems and electronic records to document work orders, inspections, equipment conditions, materials, and assignment status.
- Process purchasing, P-Card, work-order, and project documentation; use tools, vehicles, ladders, and protective equipment safely.
What Do You Need
- Experienced, multi-skilled commercial facilities maintenance background with demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and repair across multiple building trades.
- Ability to independently evaluate facility conditions, determine corrective actions, and recognize when specialized contractor assistance or escalation is needed.
- Ability to coordinate maintenance and repair assignments, including work planning, estimates, materials, vendors, and work completion.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, testing equipment, and ladders.
Highly Desirable
- Practical experience with commercial electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, carpentry, mechanical, and general construction systems.
- Experience serving as a technical SME for complex facility maintenance, repair, renovation, or construction assignments.
- Experience coordinating contractors and vendors, verifying completed work, and minimizing disruptions to occupied facilities.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, electronic work orders, and purchase/P-Card documentation.
- Strong independent judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of commercial and industrial building maintenance practices, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Ability to diagnose equipment and facility failures, identify root causes, and develop appropriate repair solutions.
- Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, specifications, drawings, diagrams, and basic construction documents.
- Ability to estimate labor, materials, equipment, and services required for repair and maintenance.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with supervisors, employees, plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to provide technical direction, document work accurately, and use computerized systems for maintenance records and communications.
Why Choose Pinellas County?
When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
- Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
- Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
- Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
- Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
- To learn more, see What We Offer
Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.