Maintenance Technician

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

The Orange County, Florida, Facilities Management Division is looking for qualified candidates to fulfill the role of “Maintenance Technician” and provide outstanding customer service through teamwork, innovation and the development of positive relationships with our customers and teammates. We are seeking knowledgeable problem solvers with excellent communication skills to help us with our mission to provide safe, sustainable, and well-maintained facilities and services through high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethics. In return, we offer stable positions with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.

We are committed to providing a work culture that emphasizes mutual respect, trust, career development, and a collaborative work environment that recognizes individual achievements.

Representative Duties

• Checks and maintains assigned facility, equipment or system for  preventive maintenance and critical operation factors.
• Using a variety of tools, test and calibration equipment applies accepted maintenance, service, and repair procedures to maintain or return item to proper operation conditions.
• Modifies or replaces components as necessary.
• Consults with specific trades' employees or supervisor on special maintenance and repair problems.
• Performs service and minor repairs on a wide variety of equipment.
• Multi-trade assignments and responsibilities based on daily operational needs.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in special maintenance, service, repair tasks to plumbing systems, building envelope, mechanical and/or HVAC equipment and electrical systems.
• Additional years of the specified experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess a valid Class E Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
• May be required to perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.

Preferences

• General knowledge of building maintenance (i.e. apartment complex maintenance).
• Ability to learn and the willingness to be trained and/or obtain training in skilled areas.
• Basic skills such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
• Must be willing to be sent on routine calls (i.e. changing lights, outlets, switch plates, HVAC filters; unstop toilets, etc.) and assist skilled trades personnel when needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends, holidays, shifts, standby and afterhours due to operational requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• May be required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Commercial Driver’s License for the type of equipment operated.

Notes

• All candidates are required to complete the online application in its entirety. Applications with incomplete “work experience history” or applications with a note “see resume” will NOT be considered for this position.
• All candidates selected for hire in the Administrative Services Department must successfully complete a Criminal History and Background check.

Employee Benefits:

• Company issued tools
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes
• Additional .50 per hour for working at the Corrections Complex
• Additional .30 per hour for working second shift
• Paid training, licenses, and certifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance offered
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• FRS (Florida Retirement System)
• 457 Retirement Savings
• Paid Time Off