Senior Construction Worker (Police)

Senior Construction Worker (Police)

Salary

$50,667.14 - $78,534.56 Annually

Location

Police Department, 1300 West Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TM151-07

Department

Police

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

Salary is based on experience and/or qualifications, and is subject to negotiation

The candidate for Senior Construction Worker will be assisting with the maintenance, repair, and daily operations of our police headquarters facility, parking garage, and all off-site substations. The candidate must possess a multitude of skills and knowledge associated with facilities construction and maintenance including masonry, HVAC maintenance, plumbing, basic electrical, framing, drywall installation and finishing, painting, and power cleaning. Candidate must be willing to work during declared emergencies and during large scale city events. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and multitasking skills.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• May assign and oversee work of construction workers
• Completes minor renovation projects
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment
• Ensures continued operation of building and facilities systems; performs service, repair, and inspections
• Maintains inventory and proper care of tools, materials, and equipment
• Estimates materials needed and workload for projects
• Performs maintenance on city buildings; performs painting and drywall replacement
• Performs roadway repairs and maintenance.
• Repairs and restores existing plumbing systems
• Performs general carpentry and other construction type activities
• Installs doors, hardware, locks, etc.
• Develops proposals for projects; creates cost estimates
• Completes minor renovation projects such as bathrooms with little to no assistance
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment
• Performs general property maintenance such as blowing leaves and dumping outside trash
• Develops proposals for projects; creates cost estimates
• Assist with remodeling and demolition projects for buildings and structures
• May prepare informal quotes for materials and services
• Performs related work as required or directed by lead worker or supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency or trade school completion.
• Five (5) years of construction experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida Drivers License within 30 days of hire.
• Successfully complete an in-depth employment background check, including a polygraph exam, will be conducted as part of the post offer onboarding process as this position is deemed security sensitive
• To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.

Preferences:

• Experience with police or public safety facilities
• On-Call availability

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

01

Indicate the highest level of education completed.

• High School/GED
• Trade School
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

Are you a current City of Fort Lauderdale employee?

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, please enter employment status. If not applicable, put NA.

• Full-time
• Part-time
• N/A

04

If you are a full-time City of Fort Lauderdale employee, is your current position part of the Teamsters Contract?

• Yes
• No

05

Indicate how many years of construction experience you have.

• No construction experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 or more years

06

Describe your construction experience, if not applicable, enter NA

07

Do you have experience working construction and/or facilities maintenance in a police department or public safety facilities?

• Yes
• No

08

Describe your experience working construction and/or facilities maintenance in a police department or public safety facilities.

09

Please explain the computer software and tracking programs you used related to this position. If not applicable, put NA.

10

Are you available to be on-call when needed by the department?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you currently possess any licenses and/or certificates that is relevant to this position? If so, please upload documents to application.

• Yes
• No

12

Indicate any training, licenses, and/or certificates you possess. If not applicable, put NA.

Required Question

Employer City of Fort Lauderdale

Address Tower Building - 101 NE 3rd Ave

Department of Human Resources - 16th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301

Phone 19548285300

Website http://www.fortlauderdale.gov