Maintenance Technician (Grounds) - $1000.00 Sign-On Incentive

Maintenance Technician (Grounds) - $1000.00 Sign-On Incentive

Join Orange County Government to apply for the role of Maintenance Technician (Grounds) and earn a $1,000 sign-on incentive. This position is full-time and offers a competitive benefits package, including retirement and health care.

Overview

Orange County Government serves Central Florida with integrity, professionalism, and customer service excellence. The Facilities Management Division seeks a highly qualified Maintenance Technician to maintain landscapes, hardscapes, irrigation systems, and storm water drainage systems. The role is essential to keep public facilities safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform a variety of maintenance, service, and repair tasks across buildings, mechanical equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry. The primary duties include :

• Perform quality assurance inspections of contracted landscape contractors for assigned facilities.
• Inspect County properties grounds to ensure landscapes, sidewalks, parking lots, and storm water drainage systems are in proper working condition.
• Repair landscapes, sidewalks, parking lots, irrigation systems, and storm water drainage systems.
• Document daily work / travel on a hand-held electronic device for maintenance records.
• Check and maintain assigned facility equipment or system for preventive maintenance and critical operation factors.
• Assume multi-trade assignments and responsibilities based on daily operational needs.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in skilled trades, craft, or maintenance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. May be required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated.

Preferences

Preferred candidates demonstrate the following experience and skills :

Application Deadline

Open Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

Close Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade : 107 – From $16.65 to $21.72

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must provide the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, and submit them to the Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name, and the last four digits of your social security number.

Additional Information

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