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Tradesworker, Senior Facilities Maintenance

Salary

$22.67 - $39.07 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07693OB

Department

Solid Waste

Opening Date

10/16/2025

Closing Date

10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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+ Benefits

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Trades worker to perform skilled and technical trades work focused on repairs and maintenance at Solid Waste facilities. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, and general utilities and facilities maintenance.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of industry standards , methods, materials, and tools relevant to their trade. Additionally, familiarity with the applicable codes, rules, and regulations governing these tasks is essential for success in this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, and other general utilities and facilities maintenance tasks.

+ Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains buildings and equipment typical of facilities maintenance activities.

+ Works closely with maintenance supervision to coordinate repairs and oversee maintenance tasks provided by outside vendors and suppliers. Works closely with maintenance supervision to maintain an inventory of repair parts and tools and order parts as necessary for repairs.

+ Prepares work orders and reports, and maintains clear & concise repair records, including data input of maintenance work into facility maintenance software.

+ May install, service, overhaul, and repair all sizes of mechanical air conditioning, heating, ventilating, and fixed refrigeration equipment, in addition to pumps, motors, conveyor belts, fans, thermostats, generators, compressors, pneumatic systems, and chillers.

+ May repair/replace street lights, scaling systems, and control system malfunctions.

+ May troubleshoot and repair plumbing/sewage problems, including plumbing systems for industrial use.

+ May prepare and paint interior/exterior surfaces and install drywall or create forms for concrete footings, slabs, and sidewalks, including sand blasting, pressure washing, etc.

+ May repair/replace lighting and/or electrical outlets in Solid Waste facilities; troubleshoot electrical problems & make appropriate repairs or monitor outside vendor repairs.

+ May diagnose processing equipment problems, including repair of control panel components and PLC systems, and perform shutdown/resetting of systems.

+ May monitor fire security system, including troubleshooting problems and resetting the system.

+ May perform other facility repairs, maintenance, inspections, and installations that require assistance from internal and external resources, including outside vendors.

+ May be required to operate equipment necessary to complete maintenance tasks, such as man lifts, forklifts, cut saws, and other tools and equipment typical to construction and maintenance tasks.

+ Must maintain and clean materials, tools, equipment, or vehicles.

+ Diagnose problems with processing equipment, including control panels and PLC systems; reset or shut down systems when needed.

+ Monitor and reset fire alarm or security systems as needed.

+ Support other repair or installation work with help from other staff or outside contractors.

+ Be available for on-call duty, overtime, or emergency repairs on weekends, holidays, or after hours as needed.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and two years in facilities maintenance, construction maintenance, trades work, or closely related experience.

+ Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

+ Prefer Journeyman or similar license in any of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC.

Supplemental Information

+ Ability to work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and sketches.

+ Ability to demonstrate skill in operating small machinery and hand tools used in the specific job.

+ Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and be able to stoop, crawl, climb ladders, scaffolding, and work from motorized lifts. Ability to work in extreme environments, including weather typical to Florida and around solid waste and potentially offensive odors.

+ Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues.

+ Ability to correctly use all types of electrical meters. Ability to work with single and three-phase motors.

+ Ability to work during declared emergencies and during inclement weather.

+ Ability to work effectively with department work groups, contractors, customers, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written form, and comprehend verbal instructions.

+ The work days and hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, including lunch break. May be required to be on-call when scheduled, work overtime, and work flexible hours and days, as needed, including holidays and weekends.

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 have any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and two years in facilities maintenance, construction maintenance, trades work, or closely related experience?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please indicate your level of experience in plumbing. Be sure to include this in the "Work History" section of the application.

+ Apprentice Level 0-2 years

+ Intermediate Apprentice 2-4 years

+ Journeyman or above w/license 4+Years

+ Journeyman or above w/o license- 4+ Years

+ No Experience

04

Please indicate your level of experience in carpentry. Be sure to include this in the "Work History" section of the application.

+ Apprentice Level 0-2 years

+ Intermediate Apprentice 2-4 years

+ Journeyman or above w/license 4+Years

+ Journeyman or above w/o license- 4+ Years

+ No Experience

05

Please indicate your level of experience in electrical work. Be sure to include this in the "Work History" section of the application.

+ Apprentice Level 0-2 years

+ Intermediate Apprentice 2-4 years

+ Journeyman or above w/license 4+Years

+ Journeyman or above w/o license- 4+ Years

+ No Experience

06

Please indicate your level of experience in HVAC. Be sure to include this in the "Work History" section of the application.

+ Apprentice Level 0-2 years

+ Intermediate Apprentice 2-4 years

+ Journeyman or above w/license 4+Years

+ Journeyman or above w/o license- 4+ Years

+ No Experience

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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