Trades Technician IV

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating

18 days paid time off per year

Longevity bonus

Sick time + Wellness programs

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orange County Government in Orlando seeks a skilled trades technician to maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other building systems. The role includes installing, altering and repairing complex electrical equipment, and performing preventative maintenance across multiple trades.

The position may lead a crew and requires independent judgment under supervision. On-call duty and potential emergency standby are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5–6 years experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building maintenance or related trades.
• Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
• Experience across multiple building systems and equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be on-call and available during assigned weeks.
• Respond during emergencies with extended on-site presence when required.
• Operate and interact with computer-dispatched work orders.
• May perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing

General building maintenance

Locksmith

Lighting systems

Audio systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade college certification

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.

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 we 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

This is a responsible technical position performing highly skilled work. Based on area of assignment, performs duties in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general building maintenance, locksmith, lighting, audio, irrigation or other electrical systems.

Based on assignment, performs the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of complex 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, HVAC, and plumbing systems to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations. Performs installation, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hard key access and master keying designs.

This position may act as a crew leader to Operations Technician I-III, locksmith and other staff.

Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the direction of assigned supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Required to be on-call and available to respond during assigned weeks
• During emergency activation to be at the assigned building for 72 hours straight
• Work with computer dispatched work order system
• Will be required to perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in any of the following areas electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general building maintenance, locksmith, lighting, audio, or other electrical systems; or equivalent combination of Trade College certification and five (5) years of experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Preferences

• May be required to possess an Orange County license as a Journeyman Electrician or Plumber.
• May require successful completion of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved certification program as a Universal technician prior to the date-of-hire.
• May be required to meet eligibility requirements for membership in the Associated Locksmiths of America within one year of employment

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/17/2026

Close Date: 10/31/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 014 - From $23.89 to $31.05

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 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.