Maintenance Technician I or II

Job Title: Maintenance Technician I or II
Reports to: Director of Facilities

MISSION: For more than 50 years the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been a leading environmental advocacy organization dedicated to protecting Southwest Floridas water land wildlife and future.

PURPOSE OF JOB: Perform a broad range of maintenance technician duties included preventative maintenance troubleshooting and repairs of campus building grounds and electric boat equipment. Assist setting-up event furniture and providing support throughout an event.

Maintenance Technician I: Requirements for this position are described below. Salary will be determined based on the candidates experience.
Maintenance Technician II: The candidate in this position should have two to five years of relevant experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge in HVAC electrical mechanical plumbing and boat equipment maintenance and repair. Salary will be determined based on the candidates experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance and Repairs:
Performs preventive maintenance troubleshooting and repair of building and grounds equipment.
Performs general maintenance repairs and upkeep of interior/exterior buildings.
Safety and Maintenance Programs:
Observe report and corrects safety hazards and potential maintenance issues.
Communicate any maintenance safety concerns to the Director of Facilities or Facilities Supervisor.
Boat Maintenance and Support:
Support the electric boat program with any repairs or maintenance needs.
Relationship Building:
Develops and maintains good working relationships across all levels in the organization.
Event Support:
Assist setting up events and following floorplan layout instructions.
Providing support throughout an event for any maintenance needs and campus safety.
Administrative:
Performs work order tracking/filing and ordering spare parts and tools.
Handles multiple daily preventative and maintenance support requests.
Supports overseeing outside contractors performing emergency repairs and service contracts on behalf of the Facilities Team Supervisor or Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and one-year certificate from college or technical school.
Knowledge in HVAC electrical mechanical and plumbing equipment maintenance and repair.
Strong decision-making and prioritization skills.
Effective verbal and written communication abilities
Proficient organizational and computer skills
Good collaboration skills.
Availability for on-call duty weekends and overtime as required
Proficiency in ladder work and physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Maintenance Technician I:
Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules manuals and documents
Strong report writing and correspondence skills
Effective verbal communication
Mathematical skills for addition subtraction multiplication division and percent calculations
Practical problem-solving ability for standardized situations
Willingness to work flexible shifts weekends evenings and holidays as required
Maintenance Technician II:
All skills and abilities listed above under Maintenance Technician I
Mathematical skills for addition subtraction multiplication and division as well as rate ratio and percent calculations.
Ability to create and interpret bar graphs and calculate proportions percentages area circumference and volume.
Application of basic algebra and geometry concepts.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Valid drivers license and good driving record.

The above statements describe the general qualifications required to perform the job and the general nature and level of work performed - not a complete list of duties; management may assign additional responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job description recognizes that reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. The job entails:
Regularly required to sit stand and walk.
Lift/move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
May spend time in the field and experience exposure to Florida outdoor weather conditions.
Use of hands for various tasks.
Visual abilities include close and color vision along with peripheral and depth perception.
Noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
Able to climb ladders.

BENEFITS: Benefits include Healthcare insurance including medical dental and vision. Life insurance 401k program telemedicine and short and long-term disability. Paid time off includes 12 days vacation four days personal leave 8.5 days holiday and up to 12 days sick leave per year. The Finance office is on our beautiful campus next to the Gordon River Greenway. Employees receive complimentary kayak usage and eco-cruise tickets discounts in our Welcome Center store and staff membership including reciprocal benefits with other Nature Centers.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range:
Maintenance Technician I: Starting at: $45000 - Commensurate upon experience
Maintenance Technician II: Starting at: $54254 - Commensurate upon experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is an equal-opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Date Posted: 01/26/2026