BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE CREW LEAD

City of Mount Dora; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-free workplace

Smoke-free environment

Job summary

The City of Mount Dora, FL is seeking a hands-on Building Maintenance Crew Leader to supervise skilled maintenance, repairs, and improvements across City buildings and facilities. You will coordinate daily field activities, review work orders, and guide a team of maintenance staff to deliver safe, high-quality work.

This leadership role requires carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, painting, and general construction capabilities, plus after-hours availability and a valid Florida driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, construction, facility repair, or related skilled trades.
• Experience providing work direction, coordinating assignments, or serving in a lead capacity preferred.
• Experience performing maintenance and repairs involving multiple building trades.
• Must possess a valid State Florida driver’s license.
• Completion of required NIMS training within 6 months following probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assign, and provide daily field leadership to Building Maintenance staff.
• Review work orders, set daily priorities, and adjust activities to address urgent repairs.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repairs in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general construction.
• Provide hands-on coaching, training, and guidance on proper repair methods and safety.
• Ensure quality workmanship, safety compliance, and timely completion of tasks.
• Coordinate with contractors/ vendors for specialized repairs as needed.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and maintain productivity during variable schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Building maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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BUILDING MAINTENANCE Full Time Mount Dora, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1115

Salary Range: $20.24 To $24.50 Hourly

Job Function:

The Building Maintenance Crew Leader performs skilled maintenance, repairs, and improvements to City buildings, facilities, and equipment while providing daily field leadership to Building Maintenance staff. Duties include carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical work, painting, construction, and general building maintenance.

This is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for coordinating daily work assignments, reviewing work orders, assisting with troubleshooting, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. The Crew Leader works alongside employees, provides technical guidance and training, monitors work quality, and assists with preventive maintenance and facility improvement projects. The position serves as the primary field lead when the Building Maintenance Supervisor is addressing other division responsibilities and operates under the Supervisor's general direction.

• Coordinates, assigns, and provides daily field leadership to Building Maintenance employees, ensuring work continues efficiently when the Building Maintenance Supervisor is addressing other division responsibilities. Works alongside employees to complete assigned maintenance and repair activities.
• Reviews work orders, establishes daily field priorities within the direction provided by the Supervisor, coordinates assignments, and adjusts work activities to address urgent repairs and changing operational needs.
• Performs skilled maintenance, repairs, renovations, and improvements to City buildings and facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical work, painting, drywall, tiling, masonry, pressure washing, and general construction.
• Provides hands‑on technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, coaching, and training to employees on proper repair methods, equipment operation, and safe work practices.
• Monitors employee work performance, inspects work in progress and upon completion, addresses routine field concerns, and reports performance or personnel issues requiring supervisory action.
• Constructs, alters, remodels, and repairs building components, including doors, cabinets, furniture, fixtures, flooring, walls, plumbing fixtures, and other interior and exterior improvements.
• Assists with troubleshooting and minor repairs involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, security, and life‑safety systems within the employee's training and qualifications. Coordinates specialized repairs with qualified personnel or contractors when necessary.
• Performs and coordinates preventive maintenance activities involving City buildings, equipment, fixtures, and mechanical systems to reduce equipment failures and extend the useful life of City assets.
• Inspects City buildings, facilities, equipment, and work sites to identify maintenance deficiencies, safety concerns, and needed repairs. Takes appropriate action on routine issues and reports significant concerns to the Supervisor.
• Estimates time, materials, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance assignments and assists with coordinating purchases, supplies, and resources necessary to complete work.
• Ensures proper use, maintenance, storage, and condition of City vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials, reporting deficiencies and replacement needs as appropriate.
• Serves as a field contact for contractors and vendors performing maintenance, repairs, and facility improvements, coordinating access, monitoring work progress, and communicating concerns to the Supervisor.
• Assists with building renovations, construction, and facility improvement projects, including coordinating materials, directing assigned field activities, and performing skilled maintenance and construction work.
• Coordinates daily field assignments and employee coverage as needed to maintain productivity and respond to changing priorities, keeping the Supervisor informed of significant changes.
• Ensures employees follow City safety policies, utilize appropriate personal protective equipment, and operate tools and equipment safely. Performs routine safety inspections and addresses identified concerns.
• Maintains accurate work orders and records of completed work, materials, equipment usage, and maintenance activities. Assists with related administrative and purchasing tasks as directed.
• Responds to maintenance requests and concerns from City departments, employees, facility users, and the public. Identifies problems, recommends improvements, and refers matters requiring supervisory decisions to the Building Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintains regular communication with the Building Maintenance Supervisor regarding work progress, staffing needs, facility conditions, contractor activities, and operational concerns. Exercises appropriate independent judgment in coordinating routine field activities.
• Provides maintenance and operational support for City facilities, programs, rentals, and special events, including setup, breakdown, equipment movement, and related assignments.
• Responds to after‑hours emergencies, severe weather, natural disasters, and other operational needs. Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, operates City vehicles, participates in required training, and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Driving of City Vehicles (A Valid Florida Driver’s License is required).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow all City safety rules, policies, practices and procedures and use all safety equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of building maintenance trades, repair methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical systems, and general building repairs.
• Knowledge of field leadership, work coordination, employee training, and basic supervisory practices.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices, OSHA requirements, personal protective equipment, and applicable building codes.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems, determine appropriate repairs, and provide technical guidance to employees.
• Ability to coordinate daily work assignments, inspect completed work, and ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Ability to estimate time, materials, and equipment needed to complete maintenance assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, technical manuals, basic plans, and City policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform skilled manual labor and safely operate tools, equipment, and City vehicles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, contractors, and the public.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, construction, facility repair, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience providing work direction, coordinating assignments, or serving in a lead capacity preferred.
• Experience performing maintenance and repairs involving multiple building trades.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Must posess a Valid State Florida driver's license.
• Completion of required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within six (6) months following the probationary period.
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.

Essential Physical Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Acceptable eyesight and hearing, with or without corrective devices.
• Physical ability for sitting, standing, walking, climbing, working from heights, pulling, grasping, and performing strenuous physical work.
• Ability to exert up to eighty (80) pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
• Ability to operate computer systems, hand tools, power tools, and equipment related to building, facility, janitorial, and parks operations.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors and in facility environments and is subject to sun, heat, humidity, rain, cold, and inclement weather.
• Work may be performed during daytime and nighttime hours.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Note: Job Descriptions are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties

performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.