Hands-On Maintenance & Equipment Technician II

Sarasota County; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

FRS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sarasota County's Solid Waste Department seeks a Maintenance Skilled Trades Worker II to perform maintenance, repair and improvement projects that keep facilities safe and efficient. Starting pay is $22.14/hour (Step 1) with higher pay based on experience; benefits begin within 60 days.

The role involves operating tractors, loaders, excavators, and more, plus preventative maintenance and electrical/plumbing work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in the operation of heavy and light equipment and applicable Infrastructure Services experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
• Must be able to acquire a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsements within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, including tractors, loaders, excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, skid steers, and powered hand tools.
• Perform land clearing, mowing, grading, ditch rehabilitation, erosion control, and culvert and pipe installation and repair.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and perform mechanical, hydraulic, and small engine repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Inspect, construct, maintain, and repair infrastructure supporting Solid Waste operations and landfill facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, lighting systems, fixtures, switches, and related infrastructure.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, pumps, meters, piping, and related facility components.
• Construct, repair, and maintain fencing, gates, signage, bollards, roadblocks, and other site safety features.
• Perform welding, fabrication, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance using a variety of tools and materials.

Job description

Sarasota County's Solid Waste Department seeks a Maintenance Skilled Trades Worker II to perform maintenance, repair and improvement projects that keep facilities safe and efficient. Starting pay is $22.14/hour (Step 1) with higher pay based on experience; benefits begin within 60 days.

The role involves operating tractors, loaders, excavators, and more, plus preventative maintenance and electrical/plumbing work.