Senior Tradesworker, Airfield Job at Lee County Port Authority, Fort Myers, FL

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  • Lee County Port Authority
  • Fort Myers, FL

Job Description

Salary: $23.74 Hourly

Location : Fort Myers, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 00519

Department: Maintenance

Opening Date: 10/09/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

This skilled work involves the installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical airport systems and equipment, building maintenance, using hand tools, power tools, and various measuring and testing instruments. Assignments are received in oral and written form and may be accompanied by sketches, diagrams, or blueprints. Must be able to work under the direction of the crew chief or supervisor with minimal supervision. Work is reviewed by a crew chief or supervisor for conformance and adherence to established codes and regulations. Work is periodically evaluated under the supervision of a manager.

General Description


  • Performs all phases of troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment, installation, troubleshooting, service, and repair of airfield lighting and electrical equipment, mechanical and building systems to include replacement, adjustment, and calibration of parts, components, and complete systems.
  • Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and adjusts fuel, electrical, pneumatic, water, sewer, building and hydraulic systems, fuel management systems, airport signage, the airfield lighting system, emergency generator systems, security fencing, parking lots and roadway lighting, concrete and asphalt pavements, HVAC, energy management systems, and building and structure repair. Must be able to safely incorporate lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Performs general plumbing, including but not limited to, fixture repair and replacement, unclogging septic and sewer lines, repairing potable water sources, lift station troubleshooting and repair, and limited fuel hose replacements after hours.
  • Performs general carpentry work, including but not limited to, building cabinets, shelving, paneling, and framework.
  • Performs tile work, plastering, cement, masonry, and block work as required.
  • Renovates and replaces bathroom partitions and flooring.
  • Performs caulking and painting of buildings, facilities, and equipment.
  • Assists with training and instruction of employees required to monitor and/or maintain related equipment and systems.
  • Performs all other work as required or directed.
  • Ability to work shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Minimum Requirements


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools commonly used in industrial maintenance, HVAC, electrical, and building trades. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, rough sketches, specifications, and operating manuals. Skilled in the repair and maintenance of all related equipment. Ability to maintain accurate records and paperwork, as required. Ability to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to climb a ladder and work at elevated heights; lift objects of up to 50 lbs.; and, reach for and/or lift objects overhead, bend, stoop and walk are required. Ability to communicate freely using two-way radios or cellular devices sometimes in very noisy environments. Ability to drive company vehicles and be able to safely operate company equipment.


Training and Experience: High school diploma/GED required. Three years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician, HVAC mechanic, electrician, or an equivalent combination of training and experience required. Computer literate with experience in Google Workspace or Microsoft applications desirable. Any combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform duties effectively, may be substituted.


Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License required. Possession of a valid certificate of competency for Lee County or the State of Florida, a journeyman in one of the major building maintenance trades, i.e., HVAC, electric, plumbing, is preferred. EPA Universal Refrigerant license and any formal education where a degree was obtained is preferred. IFMA FMP or CFM credentials are preferred.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES
Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by Tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called upon to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.

Overview of Benefits

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

The employee has a choice of a pension or an investment plan. The FRS Pension Plan is a traditional defined benefit plan that offers you a guaranteed monthly benefit for life after the required vesting period. The FRS Investment Plan is a defined contribution plan that receives an employer contribution of 6.3% for regular class employees and 14% for special risk employees . Both are employee and employer-sponsored retirement plans. Lee County Port Authority employees eligible to participate in FRS are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the FRS pension plan, please be advised that you are not eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options.

Medical Insurance

The Port Authority offers two plan choices for all full-time employees, their spouse and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following their date of hire.

Dental Insurance

The Port Authority offers a dental plan for full time employees, their spouse and children.

Vision Insurance

If you are enrolled in the medical plan you and your family are eligible for basic vision coverage through vision discounts. Two more comprehensive plans are offered, including a basic vision plan and a vision 2 high option plan, paid entirely by the employee.

Employee Assistance Program

The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. This is the availability of licensed professional counselors for personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Flexible Spending Account(s)

There are two types of reimbursement accounts: Medical and Dependent Care. It is optional and allows the employee to have pre tax dollars deducted from their paycheck for reimbursement of medical costs not covered by your plans or child care costs for children under 13.

Life /AD & D Insurance

The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Employees are insured at an amount equal to the annual salary rounded to the next higher thousand dollars. The AD&D insurance provides additional coverage in the event the employee should lose their limb(s), eyesight or die.

Optional Life Insurance

The Port Authority provides the employee with an option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for him/herself, their spouse and their child(ren).

Short Term Disability

The Port Authority provides the employee with short term disability coverage for him/herself at no cost to the employee.

Long Term Disability

The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid up to 60% of the employee's salary after being disabled for 90 consecutive days.

Direct Deposit

The employee's payroll check is directly deposited into the bank of their choice.

Other Programs

Deferred compensation and membership in the Suncoast Credit Union are also available.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

The Port Authority offers a generous amount of paid time off and paid holidays.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Gangs, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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