Maintenance Person

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.

General Functions:

This key position performs unskilled or semi-skilled work in support of maintenance and construction tasks throughout County buildings, facilities, utilities, and grounds. Duties may include manual labor, assisting skilled trades, and operating equipment.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion.

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 general maintenance and manual labor including clearing and digging ditches, spraying and trimming foliage/vegetation, cutting grass and weeds, planting and maintaining trees and shrubbery, trimming hedges, and raking leaves.
• Assists skilled trades workers in areas such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanics in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• Uses and maintains various hand and power tools and equipment including concrete mixers, compressors, jack hammers, grinders, herbicide applicators, saws, welders, forklifts, tractors, and light construction or automotive equipment.
• Fabricates, installs and repairs road signs, erects barricades, tacks reflectors onto barricades and assists in roadside maintenance such as patching asphalt and concrete.
• Performs work in manholes, lift stations, trenches, and other confined spaces, using appropriate safety measures and equipment; operates mechanical sewer cleaning equipment as required.
• Installs, removes, and repairs sewer pipes, water mains, valves, hydrants, and service lines; digs and back-fills at work sites.
• Loads, unloads, and moves heavy materials, equipment, and large objects by hand or using machinery.
• Drives and relocates light-duty vehicles and equipment to and from work sites.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor mechanical repairs on tools, pumps, motors, and generators; ensures tools and supplies are clean and properly maintained.
• Maintains proper inventory and prepares vehicles or equipment with necessary materials for assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Depending on the area of assignment, must possess and maintain a Florida Commercial Driver's License.

Preferences:

Experience in a specific skill or trade such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanics.

Knowledge of using simple equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Open Date: 04/13/2026
Close Date: 04/26/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 009 - From $17.01 to $21.56
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

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

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

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to 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 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

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.

4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839

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