<p>This is skilled manual work serving the City's Neighborhood Team (N-Team) in providing community improvements and assisting qualified homeowners with various home repairs addressing City Code violations, including, but not limited to, accessibility improvements, carpentry, painting, plumbing, roof patching, masonry work, debris removal and yard maintenance. Work involves driving a motor vehicle, using the required standard hand/power tools, small turf/landscaping equipment, various construction equipment to perform tasks of a manual nature, and other related work. An employee in this class must exhibit good organization skills, be able to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions and perform required work above ground level using extension ladders up to 32'. Work may be performed independently under general direction and requires lead worker responsibilities over one or more semi-skilled workers on an assigned project. Work is reviewed while in progress, upon completion and through conversation. Employees in this position are expected to be able to perform all work tasks and comply with any work schedules, attendance, or duty requirements which may be established by City, department rules, or applicable union contracts.</p> <p>Salary: $20.46 - $29.57 Hourly</p> <p>Close Date: 05-18-2026 (11:59 PM)</p> <p>To Qualify</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:</p> <ul> <li>Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency. </li><li>Possess and maintain a valid Driver License. </li><li>Have significant experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and/or roofing. </li><li>Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions. </li><li>Be able to effectively communicate oral and written instructions to others. </li><li>Be able to, daily, perform heavy manual labor including frequently lifting and handling materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. </li><li>Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster. </li></ul> <p>Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:</p> <ul> <li>Have supervisory experience. </li><li>Have ability to estimate material needs, prepare routine reports and maintain records. </li><li>Have experience with NaviLine, Word, Excel, or similar programs. </li><li>Have OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 Certificate. </li><li>Have considerable knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in residential repair and maintenance activities. </li><li>Have skill in the operation of various hand and power tools. </li><li>Have experience driving vehicles with a trailer. </li><li>Have ability to effectively interact with customers </li></ul> <p>Selection Process</p> <p>IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS</p> <p>For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.</p> <p>The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.</p> <p>LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary20.46CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home</p>