Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Santa Fe Springs; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to build, repair, and maintain county buildings, parks, and public facilities. You will troubleshoot equipment issues, perform heavy manual tasks, and help ensure safe, functional spaces for residents.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of general maintenance experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Proficiency with Word/Excel/PowerPoint is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One (1) year of general maintenance/repair experience or as handyman in at least one major trade.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license; CJIS/background checks may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain county buildings, parks, and public facilities.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and improve public spaces.
• Operate hand and power tools and use basic office software for documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

How You Can Help Us Make a Difference

Build What Matters. Fix What Counts. Make a Difference Every Day.

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and take on hands-on, meaningful work that keeps our community running strong? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Facilities Maintenance Technician who takes pride in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and making a visible impact on the places people use every day.

In this dynamic role, no two days are the same. You’ll work across county buildings, parks, and public facilities—building, repairing, and maintaining the spaces that thousands of residents rely on. From troubleshooting equipment issues to constructing and improving public structures, your work will directly support a safe, functional, and welcoming community.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will be seen, used, and appreciated every day. If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in quality results, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills truly matter, this is your opportunity to turn your experience into something extraordinary.

Join us and help build, maintain, and improve the spaces that keep our community thriving.

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey

Education And Experience

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in general maintenance and repair tasks or as a helper or as handyman in at least one of the major trades.

Licenses And/or Certificates

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Depending on position assignment… if assigned to work within the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office/Justice Center/Jail additional background checks will be required:
  • Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS).
  • FALCON Integrated Criminal History System.

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

What To Expect In This Role

This position requires knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, modern office practices, and job-related computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The role also calls for an understanding of standard methods, tools, materials, and safety practices related to the assigned trade areas. Successful candidates must be skilled in using and maintaining hand and power tools, operating office equipment, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and organizing and prioritizing work. The ability to follow oral and written instructions, work collaboratively in a team environment, perform heavy manual labor, and provide high-quality customer assistance is essential. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in computer-based tasks such as data entry and document preparation, the ability to prepare reports and business correspondence, and the capacity to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, service providers, and the public.

Extra Details You Should Know

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors, or dust).

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

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.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans' preference employer, 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. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.

Charlotte County Benefits & Total Rewards