Tradesworker Senior - Carpentry

Lee, County Of (Inc)

Fort Myers, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Automation Systems, Building Systems, Calendar Management, Capital Project, Carpentry, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Support, Credit Union, Dental Insurance, Disaster Recovery, Driver's License, Electricity, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Fitness, HVAC, Hand Tools, Health Economics, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare Reimbursement, High School Diploma, Home Automation, Licensing, Life Insurance, Operations, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), People Management, Pharmacy, Plumbing, Prescription Drugs, Preventative Maintenance, Preventive Medicine, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reimbursement, Retirement Plan, Sustainability, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Telehealth, Time Management, Vision Plan, Weight Management
LOCATION
Fort Myers, FL
POSTED
3 days ago

Tradesworker Senior - Carpentry

Salary

$25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Location

1765 Henderson Avenue, Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07897QC

Department

Facilities Construction and Management

Opening Date

04/02/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

  • Description
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Description

Lee County is hiring a Senior Tradesworker for carpentry on our Facilities Construction and Management team.

In this job, you will do repairs, fix problems, and ensure buildings stay safe and comfortable for everyone.

This job is good for someone who likes hands-on work, can solve problems, and enjoys working with building systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

  • Complete work orders on time.
  • Do repair work and preventive maintenance on many types of building systems.
  • Respond to customer requests and let them know when work is finished.
  • Create and update preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Help with daily building operations. This may include plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, streetlights, bridges, painting, elevators, fire systems, and security systems.
  • Keep daily logs and maintenance reports.
  • Plan and schedule preventive maintenance on systems and equipment.
  • May supervise other staff, depending on the assignment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What Were Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED or similar experience
  • 2 years of experience in carpentry or similar work

Licensing Requirements

  • Valid drivers license with a good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with building systems like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or automation systems.
  • Experience using building monitoring or automation systems.
  • Experience with preventive maintenance.

Extra Skills

  • Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Good teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and adjust to different work situations.
  • Ability to work on your own and decide the best way to complete tasks.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Why Join Us?

This is a hands-on role where your work directly impacts the spaces that serve Lee County residents every day. You'll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, you'll be part of a dependable team that takes pride in maintaining the facilities that shape our community.

About Facilities Construction & Management

Facilities Construction & Management supports the planning, construction, maintenance, and daily operation of County buildings across Lee County. The department oversees building systems, capital projects, maintenance programs, and essential services that keep County operations running safely and efficiently. Learn more at: https://www.leegov.com/facilities

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.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. 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.

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 Countys 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 whats 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:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) 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.

01

Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Please indicate your level of experience in carpentry.

  • Apprentice Level- 0-2 Years
  • Intermediate Apprentice- 2-4 Years
  • Journeyman or above w/ license- 4+ Years
  • Journeyman or above w/o license- 4+ Years
  • No Experience

03

Do you have the ability to operate standard carpentry hand and power tools?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Lee County Government

Address P.O. Box 398

ATT: Human Resources

Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone (239) 533-2245

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

About the Company

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Lee, County Of (Inc)