About the Department

Lee County is hiring a Senior Tradesworker for carpentry on our Facilities Construction and Management team.

In this job, you will do repairs, fix problems, and ensure buildings stay safe and comfortable for everyone.

This job is good for someone who likes hands-on work, can solve problems, and enjoys working with building systems.

Position Duties

What You Will Do

• Complete work orders on time.
• Do repair work and preventive maintenance on many types of building systems.
• Respond to customer requests and let them know when work is finished.
• Create and update preventive maintenance schedules.
• Help with daily building operations. This may include plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, streetlights, bridges, painting, elevators, fire systems, and security systems.
• Keep daily logs and maintenance reports.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance on systems and equipment.
• May supervise other staff, depending on the assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED or similar experience
• 2 years of experience in carpentry or similar work

Licensing Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building systems like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or automation systems.
• Experience using building monitoring or automation systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance.

Extra Skills

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and adjust to different work situations.
• Ability to work on your own and decide the best way to complete tasks.

Other Qualifications

Work Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 6:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Why Join Us?

This is a hands-on role where your work directly impacts the spaces that serve Lee County residents every day. You’ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a dependable team that takes pride in maintaining the facilities that shape our community.

About Facilities Construction & Management

Facilities Construction & Management supports the planning, construction, maintenance, and daily operation of County buildings across Lee County. The department oversees building systems, capital projects, maintenance programs, and essential services that keep County operations running safely and efficiently. Learn more at: https://www.leegov.com/facilities

About Lee County:

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 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.

Benefits

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 Benefits/2024 Benefits/FULLTIME ACTIVE LCBOCC 2024 Plan Year OE Guide FINAL AON 2023.09.12.pdf.
 

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/2024 Active Employee Rates.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.

Supplemental Questions

01

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

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your level of experience in carpentry.

• 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

03

Do you have the ability to operate standard carpentry hand and power tools?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398

ATT: Human Resources






Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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