What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position at Seminole County Sheriff's Office?
General Description
This position is responsible for technical work and is responsible for coordinating with and assisting in the daily activities and functions of Building Services and in support of the Sheriff's Office facilities and staff.
REQUIRED DOCUMENT
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of November 26, 2025.
Typical Duties
Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.
Conducts facility inspections on a regular basis, formulates deficiency reports, and coordinates repairs to ensure identified issues are resolved in a timely fashion.
Assists with coordinating Contractor compliance in regards to contractual documents issued for facility maintenance, improvements, renovations, and new construction at Sheriff's Office facilities, including the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.
Performs small building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g., carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing, etc.).
Assists in the management and oversight of the facilities' online work request system.
Assists with departmental and employee moves, which may require moving furniture.
Hangs pictures and shelving, as needed.
Ensures timely, proactive, and courteous customer service for all Building Services duties provided.
Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by the Building Services Manager, Supervisor, and Assistant Supervisor.
Assists with the preparation of vendor lists, project scopes of work, and other construction related documents by assembling and researching materials from files/records.
Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary in the efficient and effective performance of the position functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED with vocational school supplemented by advanced courses and training in the skilled trades involved in building maintenance, construction or equipment maintenance preferred
- Applicant shall have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in building maintenance or construction related areas
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in building operations. Extensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building operations. Knowledge of facilities and maintenance practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to read and interpret building construction plans, sketches, and blueprints. Ability to traverse job sites, which may include uneven and broken ground and the necessity to climb ladders for inspections and repairs. Ability to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion. Ability to make decisions based on factual data. Ability to work with detailed information. Ability to effectively use computer skills to develop and maintain spreadsheets and prepare written communications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment for this position includes the John E. Polk Correctional Facility, Sheriff's Office leased facilities, and County-owned facilities the Sheriff's Office occupies throughout Seminole County. This position may have limited contact with inmates. The position performs duties while walking or standing. Work shall take place both inside and outside. Must have the ability to tolerate wind, heat, humidity, cold, dust, fumes, odors, and rain. The position is required to lift at least fifty pounds without assistance. The position generally works during normal business hours with on-call status for emergencies.
Lifting-Able to lift 50 pounds
Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work
Hearing/Talking- Requirement to hear normal speech; hearing on telephone and radio; talking on telephone/radio; exposure to outdoor noises, mechanical (hand tools) hazards, and electrical (electricity/electrical tools) hazards
Emotional/Psychological-Potential contact with hostile individuals; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration
Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural; some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Limited inmate contact
Environmental-Occasional exposure to confined spaces and varied weather conditions including extreme heat, humidity, cold, dust, fumes, odors, wind and wet conditions
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.
Candidates must also comply with the Agency’s current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here (). An applicant’s tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency’s review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency’s policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
Full-time employees accrue 200 hours of PTO per year, which increases over time based on length of service with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), and is utilized for both sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays plus a paid personal day off annually.
Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplementary Insurance Plans
SCSO pays 100% for full-time employee-only Medical and Dental coverage through United Healthcare. Full-time employees can also cover themselves and eligible dependents under one of three levels of comprehensive Medical and Dental insurance, for an additional charge. There are also Vision and supplementary MetLife Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization coverages, at additional cost to the employee.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
SCSO pays for full-time employees’ Basic Life insurance at no cost to employees, which includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, with coverage equal to one times the employee’s annual salary. The SCSO also offers Voluntary Life insurance for employees, spouses, and/or children at a minimal cost to the employee. Sworn and certified personnel are provided with additional Line-of-duty Death benefits at no cost.
Temporary Disability (TDB) and Long-term Disability Insurance
SCSO pays for Long-term Disability coverage for all full-time employees. In lieu of Short-term Disability insurance, employees are enrolled in a TDB leave benefit designed to assist employees who are unable to work due to certain defined circumstances such as Maternity/Paternity Leave, Catastrophic Medical Conditions, or a serious Minor Child Illness. The TDB benefit provides employees 65% of their normal pay for a limited time in order to protect their standard of living in a time of need. Employees may choose to utilize their accrued PTO to make up the other 35% of their normal pay while on TDB Leave.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
SCSO offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for various, qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. FSA accounts can pay for medical expenses the employee or the employee’s dependents incur even if they are not enrolled in SCSO’s medical insurance plan.
Educational Assistance
SCSO’s Educational Assistance Program is designed to financially assist full-time employees in good standing who have completed their initial new hire probationary period and are pursuing a college-level degree (i.e. Associates, Bachelors, Graduate Certificate, Masters, Professional Graduate and Doctoral). The program provides up to a $4,000 annual allowance on a reimbursement basis for college-level courses when grade requirements are met.
Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can choose to participate in a Nationwide 457(b) deferred compensation plan which allows employees to put aside pre-tax money from each paycheck toward retirement. Contributions are tax-deferred, meaning employees do not pay income taxes on the contributions or earnings until they retire and/or begin to take payments from the account. An after-tax Nationwide Roth contribution plan is also available
Retirement Plans
SCSO participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers two plans for all full-time and part-time employees: The Pension Plan and the Investment Plan. Under each plan, employees contribute a small percentage of their gross salary toward the plan and the SCSO contributes a percentage, as well. These percentages are subject to change annually based on the FRS guidelines and are not determined by the SCSO. For more details, please visit http://www.myfrs.com.
The Pension Plan is a traditional retirement pension plan. Employees are vested after reaching a certain number of years of service at any age (currently eight years of service) or after reaching a pre-designated age with a minimum number of years of service. The benefit an employee receives at retirement is calculated using a formula based on the employee’s age, FRS membership class, years of FRS service, and an average of the highest years of salary. The State Board of Administration invests all Pension Plan assets. At retirement, distributions are made in monthly installments and are guaranteed for the employee’s lifetime.
The Investment Plan is a 401(k)-type retirement investment plan with the employee fully-vested after one year of service. The employee utilizes the FRS Plan’s list of funds to determine their investments of contributions. The benefits an employee receives are based on the account balance at retirement, which depends on the amount of funds the employee and employer have contributed, the investment earnings of the funds selected, and any fees or expenses charged by those funds. The distribution can be paid in a lump sum, a roll-over to another qualified plan, a customized payment schedule, lifetime guaranteed payments, or any combination of these.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Live and Work Well
SCSO has a Live and Work Well program available to its employees, which includes seven (7) no-cost visits per life event with our agency. This benefit covers both full-time and part-time agency employees along with their immediate family members (identified as their beneficiaries or dependents). This benefit provides access to a wide range of assistance including but not limited to:
- Parenting and family issues
- Financial and legal services
- Depression, anxiety and stress
- Caring for aging parents
- Coping with grief and loss
Employees are provided with access to the Seminole County wellness center that has treadmills, free weights and stationary bicycles. There is no charge to access the Center.
Veterans' Assistance
Eligible veterans who are in training as deputy sheriffs, detention deputies, or communications specialists are eligible to receive compensation of up to $1,000 per month through the GI Bill.
Civil Service
Non-Probationary Classified Service employees are entitled to certain rights under the Civil Service Act. For more information please see the Civil Service Rules of ProcedurePDF Download (Download PDF reader). Please note that not all positions within the Seminole County Sheriff Office are considered Classified Service Positions.
Applicants are encouraged to confirm benefit details prior to accepting employment.
Salary : $4,000