Carpenter - General Services - R19828
- Sarasota County Government
- Sarasota, Florida
- Full Time
Carpenter - General Services - R19828
Employer
Sarasota County Government
Salary
$21.54 Hourly
Location
Sarasota, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
General Services
Closing Date
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Are you a skilled carpenter with experience in construction, renovation, and facility maintenance? Join our Facilities Management team and play a key role in maintaining and improving County buildings, including critical sites like Corrections. This hands-on position involves a variety of tasksfrom demolition and carpentry to project coordination and contractor oversight. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Join our team and apply today!
Perform all phases of construction and remodeling tasks including demolition, framing, drywall, painting, carpentry (rough and finish), and carpet installation across County facilities, including Corrections.
Conduct repair and renovation work as needed in various County buildings.
Create material lists, obtain cost estimates, and manage delivery of parts and materials to job sites.
Coordinate project schedules with building occupants and contractors to minimize disruptions.
Maintain records, warranty documentation, and complete all required project paperwork.
Inspect contractor work in collaboration with Facilities Compliance Maintenance Specialists.
Ensure contractor compliance with County specifications and applicable Building, Safety, and Environmental codes.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
* On-call required.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience in residential or commercial construction.
A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to use trade related hand and power tools, heavy equipment used in the construction / renovation of buildings and read construction blueprints.
Physical Demands:
May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit:
** Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years
CJIS Clearance: **The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $21.54 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:
If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)
Employer
Sarasota County Government
Address
1660 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
www.scgov.net
Employer
Sarasota County Government
Salary
$21.54 Hourly
Location
Sarasota, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
General Services
Closing Date
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.
Are you a skilled carpenter with experience in construction, renovation, and facility maintenance? Join our Facilities Management team and play a key role in maintaining and improving County buildings, including critical sites like Corrections. This hands-on position involves a variety of tasksfrom demolition and carpentry to project coordination and contractor oversight. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Join our team and apply today!
Perform all phases of construction and remodeling tasks including demolition, framing, drywall, painting, carpentry (rough and finish), and carpet installation across County facilities, including Corrections.
Conduct repair and renovation work as needed in various County buildings.
Create material lists, obtain cost estimates, and manage delivery of parts and materials to job sites.
Coordinate project schedules with building occupants and contractors to minimize disruptions.
Maintain records, warranty documentation, and complete all required project paperwork.
Inspect contractor work in collaboration with Facilities Compliance Maintenance Specialists.
Ensure contractor compliance with County specifications and applicable Building, Safety, and Environmental codes.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
* On-call required.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience in residential or commercial construction.
A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to use trade related hand and power tools, heavy equipment used in the construction / renovation of buildings and read construction blueprints.
Physical Demands:
May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit:
** Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years
CJIS Clearance: **The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $21.54 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:
If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)
Employer
Sarasota County Government
Address
1660 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
www.scgov.net
Job ID: 489246951
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025
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