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Landfill Gas Technician

Salary

$28.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Location

Felda, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07759OB

Department

Solid Waste

Opening Date

12/08/2025

Closing Date

12/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Are you a reliable and motivated team player with a passion for protecting the environment? We’re looking for a Landfill Gas & Leachate Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help maintain and monitor important systems that manage landfill gas and leachate, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working outdoors, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and being part of a team that plays a key role in waste management and environmental protection.

This position is located at our 5500 Church Road, Felda, Florida, location.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

+ Operate and maintain landfill gas recovery and migration control systems.

+ Inspect, service, and maintain leachate collection and disposal systems.

+ Monitor system performance and collect data to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance.

+ Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on pumps, piping, and other equipment.

+ Complete daily logs and keep detailed records of inspections and system performance.

+ Assist in the construction and modification of gas and leachate systems.

+ Work closely with engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure safety and compliance.

+ Follow all safety and environmental rules.

+ Be available for emergency maintenance and after-hours calls when needed.

+ Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).

Experience:

+ Two years of experience in environmental or mechanical systems maintenance.

+ Experience operating and maintaining industrial or environmental systems is a plus.

+ Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

Licensing:

+ Valid Class E driver’s license with a clean driving record.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Preferred:

+ Landfill Gas System Operator Certification or similar certification in landfill gas and leachate system operations.

+ HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) training.

+ Experience with environmental monitoring equipment (e.g., GEM meters, flow meters, pressure gauges).

+ At least 3 years of experience in landfill gas operations, environmental fieldwork, or mechanical/electrical maintenance.

Supplemental Information

Skills and Knowledge:

+ Knowledge of landfill gas and leachate collection systems.

+ Familiarity with environmental regulations and air quality standards.

+ Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

+ Ability to maintain detailed technical records and reports.

+ Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires outdoor work in all types of weather, including at active landfill sites. You may encounter noise, odors, dust, and potentially hazardous materials, so personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required. Physical tasks may include lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and standing for long periods. You must also be available for emergency response and on-call work as needed.

Work Hours and Days:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Every other Saturday, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Emergency situations may require additional hours or after-hours work.

About Solid Waste and Lee County:

Solid Waste Division:

Lee County Solid Waste works to protect the environment and support a healthier community through responsible and efficient waste management. Our programs include curbside collection, recycling, hazardous waste drop-off, construction debris recycling, and composting operations. When you join our team, you help turn waste into valuable resources and support sustainability efforts across Lee County.

About Lee County:

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 700,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government (https://www.leegov.com/) .

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

How many years of experience do you have working with landfill gas or environmental systems? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-2 years

+ 3-5 years

+ More than 5 years

03

Which of the following certifications or training do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

+ Landfill Gas System Operator Certification or similar

+ HAZWOPER Certification

+ Confined Space Entry Certification

+ First Aid / CPR Certification

+ None of the above

04

What is your level of experience with landfill operations?

+ No experience

+ Basic knowledge

+ Intermediate experience

+ Advanced / Extensive experience

05

Which type of environmental equipment are you familiar with? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.) (Select all that apply)

+ GEM Meters

+ Flow Meters

+ Pressure Gauges

+ Gas Detection Systems

+ None of the above

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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