Trades Technician III

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.

The Facilities Management Division is recruiting a Trades Technician to work at the 33rd Street Maintenance office located  Trades Technician III position exercises independent judgment and technical expertise in performing highly skilled, journeyman level work maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. In return, we offer stability with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.

We are committed to providing a work culture that emphasizes mutual respect, trust, career development, and a collaborative work environment that recognizes individual achievements.

This key position performs skilled multi-trades technical work specializing in one or more of the following areas:
electrical, plumbing, HVAC, locksmithing, carpentry, masonry, lighting, audio, telecommunications, building, grounds and landscaping maintenance and other building systems and services. Interacts on a regular basis with staff, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure the highest level of service and work quality. May schedule, track, and train lower-level technicians. Work is performed with independence under the general supervision of the Technical Operations Supervisor or other designated supervisor.

Performance is evaluated based on the guidance provided to team members, demonstrated mechanical skills, and achievement of desired results.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot temporary and permanent systems up to 480 volts, including lighting and power distribution.
• Perform the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Provide expertise for wiring electrical systems, repairing, and maintaining electrical panels, lighting fixtures, and systems, motors, fire alarms, and generator equipment.
• Perform general building inspections to ensure electronic equipment or systems are meeting critical operation factors.
• Check emergency power supply for life safety systems; operate systems on emergency power and periodically assist in testing emergency power source under load.
• Using a variety of tools, test and calibration equipment applies accepted maintenance, service, and repair procedures to maintain or return items to proper operation conditions.
• Check and maintain assigned facility, equipment, or system for preventive maintenance and critical operation factors.
• Consult with trade specific employees and/or supervisor on special maintenance and repair problems.
• Perform service and repairs on a wide variety of equipment.
• Handle multi-trade assignments and responsibilities based on daily operational needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in skilled trades, event services, facility maintenance, or other technical services. An equivalent combination of relevant education or experience may be substituted.

Depending on the area of assignment, must possess and maintain valid licenses and/or certifications:

• Florida Driver's License
• Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) Rigging Certification
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification
• Backflow Prevention License
• Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant License
• Journeyman/Master Plumber License
• Journeyman/Master Electrician License

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems.
• Applicants with knowledge of building maintenance in a multi-trade environment on facilities, buildings and building systems.
• Candidate willing to be sent on maintenance calls and assist other skilled trades personnel when needed.
• Applicants with a High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Writing, communication, and entry level computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends, holidays, shifts, standby and after-hours due to operational requirements.

Open Date: 07/01/2026

Close Date: 07/15/2026

Pay Grade: 012 - From $19.94 to $25.66

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity…