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Technician, Senior Electrical

Salary

$38.92 - $52.12 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07767OD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

12/04/2025

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

We’re looking for a skilled Technician, Senior Electrical, who takes pride in keeping our community’s critical infrastructure running safely and reliably.

In this role, you’ll work hands-on with the electrical systems that keep our water and wastewater treatment plants operating smoothly.

You’ll be an important part of the Utilities team—working independently in the field and alongside operators, maintenance crews, engineers, and supervisors to make sure each job is done safely, correctly, and on schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

+ Keep essential water/wastewater treatment systems running. Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment at treatment plants and remote sites, ensuring all work meets safety standards and electrical codes.

+ Solve complex electrical problems. Diagnose and repair issues with a variety of electrical systems and equipment including variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starts, and motor actuated valves.

+ Perform preventive maintenance. Carry out scheduled inspections, testing, and service to extend equipment life, reduce downtime, and keep facilities operating efficiently.

+ Use professional diagnostic tools. Operate and interpret multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, and other testing equipment to verify performance and pinpoint system issues.

+ Read and follow technical plans. Interpret schematics, blueprints, and engineering documents to complete installations, repairs, and troubleshooting accurately.

+ Make sound technical decisions in the field. Work independently, communicate clearly with your team and supervisors, and provide updates to ensure safe and coordinated operations.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Education & Experience:

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ 4 years of experience working with electrical systems (experience with wastewater systems is a plus).

+ Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.

+ An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Licensing:

+ A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

Why Work Here:

+ Make a Difference: Help ensure that our community has clean water to drink and safe wastewater treatment.

+ Use Modern Technology: Work with the latest tools and equipment to keep our water systems in great shape.

+ Be Part of a Team: Join a group of dedicated people who care about providing high-quality water and wastewater services to the public.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

About the Department of Utilities

The Lee County Utilities Department helps make sure people have clean water to drink and that wastewater is safely treated. Our team works hard to keep everything running smoothly and safely. We use modern technology and skilled workers to provide high-quality water and wastewater services to the community. When you join our team, you'll help keep our water systems in top shape and make a real difference in people's lives.

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

Which of the following best describes your experience with electrical systems? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ I have limited experience and have only done basic electrical repairs.

+ I have extensive experience with commercial and/or industrial electrical systems.

+ I have no experience with electrical systems.

03

What type of electrical equipment have you worked with in your previous roles? (Select all that apply) (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Control panels

+ Power generators

+ Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

+ Motor actuated valves

+ None of the above

04

How comfortable are you with reading blueprints and schematics? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Very comfortable and have used them frequently in my work.

+ Somewhat comfortable, but I may need assistance at times.

+ Not comfortable, I have no experience with blueprints.

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Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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