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Tradesworker, Senior

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Fort Myers, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2025
Description

This job is to do advanced work on repairs and maintenance for County buildings and property. You may work with a supervisor or lead a small team when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with a crew supervisor to do the following tasks:

  • Build forms for concrete projects
  • Pour and finish concrete (like sidewalks, curbs, and catch basins)
  • Remove and replace drainage pipes
  • Move materials from one place to another
  • Use a system to manage assets
  • Safely use power tools (like a jackhammer or saw)
  • Use hand tools (like rakes, shovels, and hammers)
  • Lay sod (grass)
  • Manage traffic while working (MOT)
  • Operate equipment (like a skid steer or mini excavator)
  • Other tasks as needed

Education, Experience, Licensing

  • High School diploma or GED and at least two years of general maintenance, construction, equipment operation, manual labor, or closely related work experience.
  • A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

This position requires hard work and teamwork, and it’s a great opportunity for someone interested in construction and maintenance.

  • Basic knowledge of construction and handling materials.
  • Know how to use hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment safely.
  • Able to do physical work in different weather and outdoor conditions.
  • Good communication skills with your team and supervisors.
  • Able to solve problems and fix equipment or material issues.
  • It’s good if you have experience with heavy machinery and construction tasks.

The work days and hours for this position are Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/FULLTIME ACTIVE LCBOCC 2024 Plan Year OE Guide FINAL AON 2023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/2024 Active Employee Rates.pdf

Health Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
  • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Medical Reimbursement Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
  • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
  • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Sick Leave Pool
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits

  • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Two Retirement Plan Options:
  • FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
  • FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
  • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  • Financial Savings/Management Programs
  • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
  • Employee Leave Benefits
  • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
  • Family and Medical Leave
  • Military Family & Medical Leave
  • Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you have experience building forms, pouring, and finishing concrete (e.g., sidewalks, curbs, catch basins)?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Which types of heavy equipment have you operated? (Check all that apply)

  • Skid Steer
  • Mini Excavator
  • Backhoe
  • Forklift
  • None

03

Which hand or power tools do you have experience using? (Check all that apply)

  • Jackhammer
  • Circular Saw
  • Shovel
  • Rake
  • Hammer
  • Drill
  • None

04

Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

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