How You Can Help Us Make a Difference Are you skilled in concrete, masonry, and hands-on construction work? In this role, you'll help build, repair, and maintain essential County infrastructure, performing specialized work on sidewalks, curbs, driveways, catch basins, walls, and other concrete, brick, and block structures that support safe and functional public spaces. You'll take part in a variety of construction and repair projects—from forming and pouring concrete for catch basins to laying block and brick using blueprints and construction drawings. Your work may include cutting and removing concrete or masonry materials, grading sidewalks, setting forms and molds, and using both hand and power tools to complete projects safely and efficiently. This position requires attention to detail, craftsmanship, and the ability to determine work sequencing and material needs from plans and work orders. You'll prepare material and labor estimates, ensure projects are completed to specification, and help maintain safe and organized work sites. If you enjoy skilled trade work, take pride in building and repairing public infrastructure, and want to make a visible impact in the community, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to put your construction skills to work every day. Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey
Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of experience in concrete, masonry work.
- Licenses and/or Certificates:
- Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Education & Credentials That Power This RoleYou have a solid understanding of departmental policies, modern office practices, and common software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You bring working knowledge of masonry methods, materials, and equipment, along with hands-on experience in the construction, repair, and maintenance of concrete, brick, and block structures.
You're comfortable using tools and technology required for the job, including contractor and laser levels, tablets, smartphones, and other software applications used to support field operations and documentation. You can confidently read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications, and you're able to follow detailed technical instructions while maintaining quality workmanship.
Organized and dependable, you can prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and solve problems using sound judgment and resourcefulness. You're physically capable of performing manual labor in varying weather conditions and operating a motor vehicle as required.
You communicate clearly and professionally, whether responding to emails, preparing reports, or assisting coworkers and the public. Above all, you bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive working relationships while supporting the construction and maintenance of County infrastructure.
Extra Details You Should Know:
Physical Demands Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of over 50 pounds. Work Environment Work typically requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).Risk/Safety Conditions The position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply. Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.
