Tradesworker Senior - Fort Myers - Lee County, FL

Description

Salary: $ $22.60 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 07811QC
Department: Facilities Construction and Management
Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Lee County is looking for skilled and dependable team members to help maintain and improve the spaces that serve our community every day. In this role, you'll play a key part in keeping County facilities safe, attractive, and functional through expert painting and finishing work.
This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys hands-on work, and wants a stable career in public service that makes a real difference.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, patching holes, and masking areas.
• Paint a variety of surfaces, including walls, doors, floors, pipes, and parking lot markings.
• Remove graffiti using cleaning solutions and pressure washing.
• Stain and finish wood surfaces like doors and trim; occasionally refinish furniture.
• Provide cost estimates and coordinate with vendors.
• Use tools and equipment such as pressure washers, spray guns, brushes, rollers, ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
• Handle hazardous materials safely and follow all safety practices.
• Perform drywall repairs, apply texture finishes, install wallpaper, and cove base.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks as needed.
• Work in different weather conditions and perform physical tasks like lifting, climbing, kneeling, and crawling.

Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of painting or related trade experience.
• Ability to pass a respirator physical and become respirator certified within one year of hire.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Will be required to undergo a fingerprint-based NCIC background check, and must be able to obtain security clearances from the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the State's Attorney's Office in addition to the standard Consumer Report-based background check that is required for conditional offers of employment.

Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Must be available for on-call shifts, overtime, and flexible hours as needed.
Why Join Us?
This is a hands-on role where your work directly impacts the spaces that serve Lee County residents every day. You'll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, you'll be part of a dependable team that takes pride in maintaining the facilities that shape our community.
About Facilities Construction & Management
Facilities Construction & Management supports the planning, construction, maintenance, and daily operation of County buildings across Lee County. The department oversees building systems, capital projects, maintenance programs, and essential services that keep County operations running safely and efficiently. Learn more at:
About Lee County:
Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at
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
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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:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) 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 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 possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you able to pass a respirator physical and become respirator certified within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No

03
How familiar are you with drywall repair and texturing? (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Expert
• Intermediate
• Beginner
• No experience

04
Do you have two years of experience in painting or a related trade? (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Yes
• No