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Apprentice - Trades (Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing)

Salary

$17.00 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07537QC

Department

Facilities Construction and Management

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Are you looking for a chance to earn a good wage while learning valuable skills? Join Lee County’s paid Apprenticeship Program and start building your future—without the burden of college debt. This is a great opportunity to learn a skilled trade, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career with the third-largest employer in our area.

Lee County is now accepting applications for full-time Apprenticeship positions in our Facilities Construction & Management department. These positions are for motivated individuals who are ready to learn the trades of Electrical, Plumbing, or Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) through a state-certified 4-year program.

What We Offer

+ Full-time employment with benefits

+ Starting pay: $17.00 per hour

+ Paid on-the-job training

+ All tuition and book costs covered by Lee County

+ Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)

+ Opportunity to earn raises as you gain experience

Apprenticeship Program Details

+ Duration: 4 years

+ On-the-Job Training: 8,000 total hours

+ Classroom Instruction:576 hours

+ Held 5–6 evenings per month (6:00–9:00 p.m.)

+ Location: Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy, 13830 Jetport Commerce Pkwy, Fort Myers

+ Certification: Nationally recognized certificate upon completion

+ Start Date: Employment begins in June; classes start in August

Learn more about the Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy here: https://www.tcaafl.com

If offered a position:

All selected candidates must attend an in-person registration appointment at the Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy between Monday, June 2, 2025 and Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

HVAC Apprentice

+ Learn welding, soldering, and brazing

+ Install and service compressors, refrigerant controls, thermostats, and pressure devices

+ Work with piping systems and various HVAC components

Electrical Apprentice

+ Learn the names and uses of tools and equipment

+ Read blueprints, pull wires, install switches, outlets, and service panels

+ Install electrical systems under the guidance of a licensed electrician

Plumbing Apprentice

+ Learn the care and use of plumbing tools and equipment

+ Install and connect different types of piping (cast iron, CPVC, galvanized, etc.)

+ Set up water heaters, fixtures, and appliances

+ Work on systems inside buildings and underground

For more info about what you’ll be doing on the job, visit: Lee County Apprenticeship Standards (PDF) (https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Jobs/Apprenticeship\_Standards.pdf)

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ High school diploma or GED (required by time of job offer)

+ At least 18 years old at the time of the job offer

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Supplemental Information

+ Work safely and responsibly in your chosen trade

+ Follow all Lee County rules and safety guidelines

+ Keep accurate training records and complete all required coursework

+ Perform other tasks as assigned

For more information about our Facilities Construction & Management department, please visit https://www.leegov.com/facilities.

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.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. 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.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have, or will you have, a high school diploma, GED, or other high school equivalent when you get a job offer?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please indicate the apprenticeship trade you in which you are interested. (Check all that apply.)

+ Electrical

+ HVAC

+ Plumbing

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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