Maintenance Tech I - Facilities (Jail)

Maintenance Tech I - Facilities (Jail) Salary $19.68 - $27.55 Hourly

Location: Land O Lakes, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 13750-0226R Department: Facilities Management Division Facilities Maintenance Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Range: $19.68 - $27.55 Pay Grade N33 (Non-exempt position) Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I!

Performs basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of building equipment for carpentry, electrical, air conditioning/heating, refrigeration and plumbing. Works independently on most preventive maintenance activities and assists other trades workers with repair of building equipment. May be required to participate in on call rotation for emergency repairs.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. Additional duties will be assigned by a supervisor.

Electrical/Alarms:

• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical components
• Tests running generators
• Tests fixtures
• Changes bulbs and batteries on all types of equipment
• Adjusts clocks
• Exit lighting, etc.
• Assists other trades workers with more complicated repair work
• Performs related work as required

HVAC:

• Performs preventive maintenance, such as filter changes on building equipment
• Changes belts on various building equipment and adjusts tension
• Checks and cleans drain pans
• Assists other trades workers with more complicated repair work
• Performs related work as required

Plumbing:

• Performs preventive maintenance on plumbing systems
• Checks leaks
• Snakes drains
• Flushes water heaters
• Programs and maintains irrigation systems, etc.
• Assists other trades workers with more complicated repair work
• Performs related work as required

Carpentry:

• Performs preventative maintenance, such as replacement of locking devices and closers
• Lubricates mechanical locking devices
• Assists other trades workers with more complicated repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance on roofs, roof inspections and minor roofing repairs
• Performs touch-up painting, minor drywall repairs, hanging pictures, install shelving, repair furniture and door repair work in interior and exterior of buildings and pressure cleans exterior of buildings and sidewalks
• Performs related work as required

General:

• Performs record keeping on preventive maintenance activities and maintains records on equipment readings
• Performs routine inspections and keeps related logs
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of methods and techniques used to perform basic preventive maintenance procedures on a wide variety of building equipment.

Knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.

Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in general building maintenance.

Ability to read shop drawings, use standard hand tools, follows verbal and written instructions and record information on logs and forms.

Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Skilled in the use of common tools and shop equipment, including the use of mechanical lift equipment.

Must be able to consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, courtesy and respect toward other departments, co-workers, management and the general public.

Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 80 pounds.

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stand, and walk frequently.

Ability to climb step and extension ladders.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual work, indoors, outdoors, and during inclement weather.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stand, and walk frequently.
• Ability to climb step and extension ladders.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate of Equivalency.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in general maintenance of buildings.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Florida drivers license.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. I hereby acknowledge that I consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

BENEFITS

Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

1. Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee? Yes No
2. Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education? GED High School Associate degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate None of the above
3. Which best describes the years of experience you have in general maintenance of buildings? Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience
4. Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire? Yes No
5. Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY). Yes No
6. I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC. Acknowledged Declined
7. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment. Yes No
8. Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months? Yes No
9. Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
10. How did you hear about this position?
11. If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
12. Employer: Pasco County Address: 7536 State Street New Port Richey, Florida, 34654 Phone: (727) 847-8030 (727) 847-8103 Website: http://www.pascocountyfl.net