Trades Technician III

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Up to 18 days paid time off

Longevity bonus

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Free basic life, LTD & EAP for family

Florida Retirement System

Wellness coaching & gyms access

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness time accrual

Job summary

Orange County Government is seeking a skilled trades technician to perform electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building maintenance across Central Florida facilities. The role involves independent work under supervision and applying multi-trade expertise to ensure reliable operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, four years in technical services, and a valid Florida driver's license. Some areas may require licensure or EPA certification and occasional emergency standby duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in skilled trades, event services, facility maintenance, or other technical services.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education or experience may be substituted.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
• May possess an Orange County license as a Journeyman Electrician or Plumber.
• Some areas require EPA certification as a Universal technician prior to date of hire.
• May be required to perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.

Responsibilities

• Performs the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Wires HVAC systems, repairs and maintains motors, pumps, generators, switchgears and replaces light fixtures and ballasts.
• Provides multi-trade technical maintenance support for building systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems for safe, efficient operations.
• Installs, alters, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs hard key access and master keying systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing skilled technical work in two or more of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general building maintenance, locksmith, lighting, audio, telecommunications, or other electrical systems. Work is performed with some independence under the limited supervision of the supervisor or designee.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Performs the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Provides expertise for wiring HVAC systems, repairing and maintaining motors, pumps, generators, switchgears and replacing light fixtures and ballasts.
• Provides multi-trade technical maintenance support for building systems; i.e. HVAC, plumbing, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Performs installation, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hard key access and master keying systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in skilled trades, event services, facility maintenance, or other technical services. An equivalent combination of relevant education or experience may be substituted.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Based on area of assignment

May be required to possess an Orange County license as a Journeyman Electrician or Plumber.

Preferences

• May be required to meet eligibility requirements for membership in the Associated Locksmiths of America within one year of employment.
• Some areas of assignment require successful completion of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification program as a Universal technician prior to date¿of¿hire.
• May be required to perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.

Application Deadline

• Open Date: 10/18/2026
• Close Date: 11/01/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

• Pay Grade: 012 - From $20.54 to $26.43
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.