Construction Trades Board Applications Open

Construction Trades Board Applications Open
Posted on 01/17/2023
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (January 17, 2023) – Manatee County is now accepting applications for a pair of openings on the Construction Trades Board. The purpose of the Construction Trades Board is to regulate state and local contractors and license local contractors within unincorporated Manatee County. The Construction Trades Board has the authority to discipline persons who violate applicable local code, State Statutes or Florida Building Code provisions pertaining to the activities of licensed contractors, including the authority to suspend and or revoke their licenses and impose monetary fines.

The following positions are open:

Seat #2 – Licensed Commercial Swimming Pool Contractor Contractor must have five years of experience in the construction trade and hold an active license as a Licensed Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical Contractor with Department of Business and Professional Regulation or Registered with an active Certificate of Competency license in Manatee County.

Seat #4 – Licensed Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical Contractor Contractor must have five years of experience in the construction trade and hold an active license as a Licensed Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical Contractor with Department of Business and Professional Regulation or Registered with an active Certificate of Competency license in Manatee County.

Applicants for any open board position must reside or have a business located in the unincorporated areas of Manatee County and must be willing to serve in a voluntary capacity. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday (and 4th Wednesday as needed) of each month at 3:00 p.m. at the Board of County Commissioners Chamber located at 1112 Manatee Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205.

Applications are due March 31, 2023 (extended from February 28), and may be found online.

For more information, contact [email protected] or (941) 748-4501 ext. 3805.