Technician I

Xxx; Fort Myers (FL); In loco; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

FRS retirement options

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Lee County is looking for a dependable Technician I to join our Transportation team. This outdoor role involves mowing along roads, operating a ride-on mower, edging sidewalks, and safely towing a small trailer as needed.

You will work with a crew to maintain right-of-way areas, report equipment issues, and help during storms or emergencies while contributing to safe, well-kept public spaces and dependable county infrastructure.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of landscaping, groundskeeping, or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to drive a pickup truck and pull a small trailer safely.
• Ability to use a ride‑on mower and other yard tools.

Mansioni

• Mow grass along roads and sidewalks.
• Use a ride‑on mower to cut and trim grass.
• Edge sidewalks and curbs.
• Drive a pickup truck and pull a small trailer.
• Load and unload mowing equipment safely.
• Check equipment each day to make sure it works correctly.
• Report any broken or unsafe equipment.
• Keep tools, trucks, and work areas clean.
• Work safely near cars, people, and sidewalks.
• Help remove debris and clean right‑of‑way areas.
• Help other crews when needed.
• Work during storms or emergencies when required.
• Do other tasks as assigned.

Conoscenze

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Stamina

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Ride-on mower

Trailer towing

Yard tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Lee County is looking for a dependable Technician I to join our Transportation team. In this role, you will work outdoors and help keep Lee County clean, groomed, and safe.

We are looking for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, working with equipment, and being part of a crew that makes a real difference every day.

What You’ll Do

• Mow grass along roads and sidewalks.
• Use a ride‑on mower to cut and trim grass.
• Edge sidewalks and curbs.
• Drive a pickup truck and pull a small trailer.
• Load and unload mowing equipment safely.
• Check equipment each day to make sure it works correctly.
• Report any broken or unsafe equipment.
• Keep tools, trucks, and work areas clean.
• Work safely near cars, people, and sidewalks.
• Help remove debris and clean right‑of‑way areas.
• Help other crews when needed.
• Work during storms or emergencies when required.
• Do other tasks as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One (1) year of landscaping, groundskeeping, or related experience
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
• Ability to drive a pickup truck and pull a small trailer safely
• Ability to use a ride‑on mower and other yard tools

Preferred

• Experience using commercial landscaping tools, such as ride‑on mowers and trailers
• Previous right‑of‑way experience

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00AM - 5:30PM

Why Join Us?

In this hands‑on role, you help keep Lee County’s roads and public spaces safe and looking their best. You’ll receive competitive pay, strong benefits, and a dependable retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most of all, you’ll join a team that takes pride in caring for our community and making a real difference every day.

About The Department

The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, builds, and maintains the county’s roadway network. The department provides services such as roadway construction, traffic operations, drainage improvements, sidewalk installation, landscaping, and more. DOT is committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that supports a safe and efficient transportation system for all who travel through Lee County.

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.

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.

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%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.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:
• FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
• 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.