Property Management
Building Management
1303 17th Street West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM

Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government’s top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.

The Property Management Department consists of the following programs: Building Management, Property Acquisition, Construction Services, Survey, Replacement and Renewal Projects, as well as Records, Sustainability, and Grounds Maintenance.

As a Building Trades Worker, you will be assigned the day-to-day tasks, that will consist of numerous skilled trades duties and responsibilities. Our focus of Importance is working SAFE and SMART all while keeping our customers in mind and assuring the work order requests are met. We strive to work as a team and share our ideas for optimum efficiency and effectiveness.

What Manatee County Government Offers

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  Comprehensive benefits package – Your Choice Manatee Health Plan
• Generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership

What You Will Do

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  Need to have general knowledge of electricity 120v-240v.
• Ability to repair or replace overhead lighting, switches, and receptacles.
• Plumbing to include but not limited to general knowledge, toilet & faucet repair or replacement.
• Air Conditioning filter replacement.
• Lawn sprinkler repair and time clock knowledge.
• Minor drywall work, texturing and painting.
• Minimal yard work to include mowing, weed eating, blowing and trimming of shrubbery.
• Ability to lift 50lb on you own or 100lb with assistance.

• Knowledge of modern (within the last 5 years) procedures and techniques used in area of assignment; knowledge of codes, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the type of construction and maintenance used in various types of buildings, equipment, facilities, systems, and grounds.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with area of assignment; knowledge of, and ability to safely apply, pertinent safety measures and precautions.
• Ability to respond to emergency and after-hours calls on nights and weekends.

Required Skills

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  High school graduate/equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years skilled trades work experience (related to area of assignment) in commercial building construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Vocational training certification in skilled trade(s) related to area of assignment (i.e., commercial plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, etc.).