Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Salary

$16.43 Hourly

Location

18500 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte 33948, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00260

Department

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

IUPAT

• Description
• Benefits

How You Can Help Us Make a Difference

Build What Matters. Fix What Counts. Make a Difference Every Day.

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and take on hands-on, meaningful work that keeps our community running strong? We're looking for a skilled and motivated Facilities Maintenance Technician who takes pride in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and making a visible impact on the places people use every day.

In this dynamic role, no two days are the same. You'll work across county buildings, parks, and public facilities-building, repairing, and maintaining the spaces that thousands of residents rely on. From troubleshooting equipment issues to constructing and improving public structures, your work will directly support a safe, functional, and welcoming community.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will be seen, used, and appreciated every day. If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in quality results, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills truly matter, this is your opportunity to turn your experience into something extraordinary.

Join us and help build, maintain, and improve the spaces that keep our community thriving.

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey

Education and Experience:

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in general maintenance and repair tasks or as a helper or as handyman in at least one of the major trades.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Depending on position assignment… if assigned to work within the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office/Justice Center/Jail additional background checks will be required:
• Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS).
• FALCON Integrated Criminal History System.

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

What to Expect in This Role

This position requires knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, modern office practices, and job-related computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The role also calls for an understanding of standard methods, tools, materials, and safety practices related to the assigned trade areas. Successful candidates must be skilled in using and maintaining hand and power tools, operating office equipment, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and organizing and prioritizing work. The ability to follow oral and written instructions, work collaboratively in a team environment, perform heavy manual labor, and provide high-quality customer assistance is essential. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in computer-based tasks such as data entry and document preparation, the ability to prepare reports and business correspondence, and the capacity to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, service providers, and the public.

Extra Details You Should Know

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.).

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.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.

Charlotte County Benefits & Total Rewards

Employer Charlotte, County of (FL)

Address 18500 Murdock Circle

Room 130

Port Charlotte, Florida, 33948

Phone 941-743-1260

Website https://www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov