Maintenance Technician
- Employer
- Orange County Government
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Salary
- $12.39 to $14.27 per hour based on qualifications
- Posted
- Aug 08, 2017
- Closes
- Sep 22, 2017
- Ref
- 20243
- Industry
- Government
- Category
- Facilities / Maintenance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Entry Level
Overview
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. We have been consistently recognized as a “Top 100 Family Friendly Company,” facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
The Orange County, Florida, Facilities Management Division is looking for qualified candidates to provide outstanding customer service through teamwork, innovation and the development of positive relationships with our customers and teammates. We’re 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 currently seeking candidates to fill the role of Maintenance Technician. This position performs specialized maintenance, service, and repair work throughout the Facilities Management Division of Orange County.
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 three (3) 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.
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 after-hours 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 selected for hire in the Administrative Services Department must successfully complete a drug screen, physical, and background check.
Hours will vary according to operational needs to include 2nd and 3rd shift. Normal work hours may be 7:00am to 3:30pm. Standby duty assignment for after hours and weekends is a requirement of this position. The initial Maintenance District assignment will be the Facilities Management 33rd St District. However, this position is subject to assignment at any Facilities Management location due to project, task or operational requirements.
Employee Benefits:
- County issued truck with tools
- Uniforms and Safety Shoes
- 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
Salary
$12.39 to $14.27 per hour based on qualifications
Posting Deadline
Posting Opens: August 8th 2017
Posting Closes: August 22nd 2017 (posting subject to close without notification)