Maintenance Worker FT (Port Charlotte Area)

Charlotte, County of (FL); Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to care for parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, buildings and public spaces. Responsibilities include cleaning, painting, event setup, grounds upkeep and basic repairs using equipment like pressure washers and small vehicles.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license, with good communication and safety skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a related field.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, buildings and public spaces.
• Perform cleaning, painting, event setup and grounds upkeep.
• Operate basic maintenance tools and County vehicles.
• Provide internal/external customer assistance as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Groundskeeping

Tool operation

Facility maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Looking for a job that keeps you moving and lets you make a visible difference in your community? We’re looking for a dependable, hands‑on Maintenance Worker to help care for our parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, buildings, and public spaces. From keeping facilities clean and welcoming to handling basic repairs and maintenance, your work will help ensure our community spaces are ready for everyone to enjoy.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and doesn’t want to spend the day behind a desk. You’ll take on tasks such as cleaning, painting, event setup, grounds upkeep, and general repairs while using equipment like pressure washers, floor‑cleaning machines, chainsaws, County vehicles, and all‑terrain vehicles. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and take pride in a job well done, we’d love to have you on our team!

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a related field.

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and the safe use of cleaning materials and disinfectants.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and basic record keeping practices.
• Knowledge of basic painting, plumbing, and tools and techniques.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi‑line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to operate automotive/all‑terrain vehicles and light‑duty motor vehicles.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Depending upon assignment: Ability to work long and/or late nights, early mornings, split shifts, on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

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.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an affirmative action/ADA/ Veterans' Preference and equal opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.