What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Operations Technician (East & West District) - $1000.00 Sign-on Incentive position at Orange County Government?
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 seeking two highly qualified Senior Operations Technicians for our East District Maintenance Office (East of I4 to Fort Christmas) and our West District Maintenance Office located (West of I-4/Disney World area).
The West District Senior Operations Technician position exercises independent judgment and technical expertise in performing highly skilled, journeyman level work maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
The East District Senior Operations Technician position provides skilled work in the maintaining, installing, altering, and the repairing of plumbing components relating to potable water, wastewater, and septic systems. This position is essential to the maintenance district as it performs a wide range of duties in the plumbing field which includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and water distribution systems that require the services of a journeyman level plumber.
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. In return, we offer stability with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.
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.
Job Description
General Functions
This is a responsible technical position performing highly skilled work. Based on area of assignment, performs duties in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general building maintenance, locksmith, lighting, audio, or other electrical systems.
Based on assignment, performs the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of complex electrical systems, equipment and fixtures. Provides expertise for wiring HVAC systems, repairing and maintaining motors, pumps, generators, switchgears and replacing light fixtures and ballasts. Provides multi-trade technical maintenance support for building systems; i.e. HVAC, plumbing, etc. Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations. Performs installation, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hard key access and master keying designs. This position may act as a crew leader to Operations Technician I-III, locksmith and other staff.
Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the direction of assigned supervisor.
Representative Duties (Electrician)
Graduation from high school or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in electrical repair or plumbing; or equivalent combination of Trade College certification and five (5) years of experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
Will Be Required To Perform Mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.
Preferences (Electrician)
Open Date: 02/21/2025
Close Date:
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 112 - From $22.26 to $29.03
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Benefits
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
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.
Educational Requirements
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
Address
West District:
East District:
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Standard work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work hours may include weekends, after-hours, and post hurricane response due to operational needs.
This position is subject to assignments at any Facilities Management location due to project, task, or operational requirements.
Additional Information:
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 two highly qualified Senior Operations Technicians for our East District Maintenance Office (East of I4 to Fort Christmas) and our West District Maintenance Office located (West of I-4/Disney World area).
The West District Senior Operations Technician position exercises independent judgment and technical expertise in performing highly skilled, journeyman level work maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
The East District Senior Operations Technician position provides skilled work in the maintaining, installing, altering, and the repairing of plumbing components relating to potable water, wastewater, and septic systems. This position is essential to the maintenance district as it performs a wide range of duties in the plumbing field which includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and water distribution systems that require the services of a journeyman level plumber.
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. In return, we offer stability with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.
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.
Job Description
General Functions
This is a responsible technical position performing highly skilled work. Based on area of assignment, performs duties in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general building maintenance, locksmith, lighting, audio, or other electrical systems.
Based on assignment, performs the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of complex electrical systems, equipment and fixtures. Provides expertise for wiring HVAC systems, repairing and maintaining motors, pumps, generators, switchgears and replacing light fixtures and ballasts. Provides multi-trade technical maintenance support for building systems; i.e. HVAC, plumbing, etc. Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations. Performs installation, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of hard key access and master keying designs. This position may act as a crew leader to Operations Technician I-III, locksmith and other staff.
Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the direction of assigned supervisor.
Representative Duties (Electrician)
- Performs the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
- Provides expertise for wiring electrical systems, repairing, and maintaining electrical panels, lighting fixtures, and systems, motors, fire alarms, and generator equipment.
- Performs general building inspections to ensure electronic equipment or systems are meeting critical operation factors.
- Checks emergency power supply for life safety systems; operates 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 item to proper operation conditions.
- Checks and maintains assigned facility, 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.
- Multi-trade assignments and responsibilities based on daily operational needs.
- Maintains and repairs general plumbing components to include toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains.
- Installs, repairs, or replaces domestic hot and cold-water lines.
- Repairs and replaces steam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems and pools.
- Repairs and replaces pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes.
- Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
- Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
- Leads troubleshooting efforts and repairs steam, water, and gas distribution systems.
- Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Interprets and applies mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Graduation from high school or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in electrical repair or plumbing; or equivalent combination of Trade College certification and five (5) years of experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
Will Be Required To Perform Mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.
Preferences (Electrician)
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems.
- Knowledgeable of building maintenance in a multi-trade environment on facilities, buildings and building systems.
- Availability 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.
- 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.
- Knowledgeable of building maintenance in a multi-trade environment on facilities, buildings and building systems.
- Availability 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.
- Valid journeymen plumbers or backflow license.
Open Date: 02/21/2025
Close Date:
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 112 - From $22.26 to $29.03
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
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.
Educational Requirements
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
Address
West District:
East District:
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Standard work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work hours may include weekends, after-hours, and post hurricane response due to operational needs.
This position is subject to assignments at any Facilities Management location due to project, task, or operational requirements.
Additional Information:
- Retention Bonuses
- Company issued truck with tools
- Uniforms and Safety Shoes
Salary : $22 - $29
