Trades Technician II or Senior - Electrical With Sign On Bonus!

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

02/22/2025

Salary:

$25.77 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Are you a skilled trades professional looking for an exciting opportunity with a dynamic team? We’re hiring Trades Technicians to coordinate building maintenance for City facilities. If you have expertise in electrical -we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?
We are excited to offer enhanced incentives for qualified candidates hired between February 1, 2025, and April 6, 2025:

🔹 Relocation Reimbursement – Receive up to $3,000 in relocation assistance.
🔹 Sign-On Bonus – Earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid after your 90th day of employment.

These incentives require a two-year work commitment and are designed to support your transition into our team!

Available Positions & Requirements
🔧 Trades Technician II - 5 years of directly related electrician experience.
🔧 Trades Technician Senior - 5 years of directly related electrician experience.
Licensure Requirement: General/Electrical Contractor, Journeyman, or Master Licensure. (Out-of-state candidates must obtain FL licensure within 1 year of hire.)

What You’ll Do
✔ Perform maintenance and repair for City facilities and parks.
✔ Work independently while receiving general direction from a manager.
✔ Apply your expertise in one or more specialized trades.

Don’t Miss This Limited-Time Opportunity! Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical

• Coordinates and oversees the efforts of contractors engaged in maintenance and repair work at assigned locations
• Examines buildings and fixtures and makes recommendations for preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations
• Reviews vendor/contractor invoices for accuracy and maintains records and warranties for work performed and equipment/supplies purchased
• Assists with the preparation of operational and capital budget estimates for renovation and maintenance projects at assigned locations
• Solicits and evaluates quotes from vendors and assists in bid package preparation for repairs, renovations, and services
• Responds to service requests courteously; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner; tracks and records work order status
• Functions as a crew leader over employees working closely with a variety of vendors/contractors and provides guidance and direction to skilled and unskilled personnel
• Participates in ordering supplies, equipment, and materials
• Assists with the preparation of budget estimates for renovation and maintenance projects

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and structural problems; performs related maintenance, repair, and modifications
• Tracks the occurrence of life/safety inspections and ensures that they are performed regularly

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal acc