Trades Technician IV (Special Services)

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 seeking a highly qualified Trades Technician IV. The primary function of this position is performing highly skilled work maintaining, replacing, altering, and repairing landscapes, hardscapes, and irrigation systems and work on retention ponds. The position will also be responsible for overseeing landscaping, sidewalk, parking lot, and irrigation projects.

In return, we offer stability with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.

The Facilities Management Division prides itself on providing outstanding customer service through teamwork, innovation and the development of positive relationships with our customers and teammates. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable, and well-maintained facilities and services through high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethics.

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

General Functions:

This key position performs highly skilled work specializing in the maintenance and repair of landscapes, irrigations systems, storm water drainage, parking lots, and sidewalks. Interacts on a regular basis with staff, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure highest level of service and work quality. May lead or supervise lower-level technicians or crew.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Technical Operations Supervisor or other designated supervisor. Performance is evaluated based on guidance provided to team
members, quality of completed work, and achievement of operational goals.

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 the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fixtures, and other related plumbing equipment used for irrigations systems.
• Performs highly skilled, journeyman level work maintaining, replacing, altering, and repairing landscapes, sidewalks, parking lots, and storm water retention ponds.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections to ensure landscape, hardscapes, and irrigations systems are meeting critical operation factors.
• Oversees landscaping, sidewalk, parking lot, and irrigation projects.
• Using a variety of tools, test and calibration equipment applies accepted maintenance, service, and repair procedures to maintain or return item to proper operation conditions.
• Checks and maintains assigned facilities, equipment or system for preventive maintenance and critical operation factors.
• Consults with trade specific employees and/or supervisor on special maintenance and repair problems.
• Performs service and repairs on a wide variety of equipment.
• Accompanies contractors to ensure required tasks are performed and perform quality assurance inspections as required.
• Multi-trade assignments and responsibilities based on daily operational needs.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in skilled trades, event services, facility maintenance, or other technical services. Completion of trade school, relevant licensure, or certification may substitute for up to one (1) year of required experience. 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:

• Must possess a valid Class E Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Preferences:

Applicants with a High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Proficient in the repair and replacement of irrigation systems and electrical and hydronic systems.
Proficient in the repairs of sidewalks, parking lots, storm water systems, and landscaping.
Applicants with strong journeyman level plumbing skills.
Applicants with knowledge of building maintenance in a multi-trade environment on facilities, buildings and building systems.
Selected candidate must be willing to be sent on maintenance calls and assist other skilled trades¿ personnel when needed.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Open Date: 10/21/2026
Close Date:

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 014 - From $23.19 to $30.14
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. #INDHP

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