Tradesworker Senior - Paint Shop

Tradesworker Senior - Paint Shop Print ( Apply ufeff Tradesworker Senior - Paint Shop Salary $19.23 - $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 + Benefits + Questions 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, youu2019ll 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 Weu2019re 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 driveru2019s 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: Tuesdayu2013Friday, 7:00 AM u2013 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. Youu2019ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, youu2019ll 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 Lee County Government (. 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 Benefits/2024 Benefits/FULLTIME ACTIVE LCBOCC 2024 Plan Year OE Guide FINAL AON 2023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: Benefits/2024 Benefits/2024 Active Employee Rates.pdf Health Benefits: u2022 Medical Insurance u2022 Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. u2022 Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. u2022 Dental Insurance u2022 Vision Insurance u2022 Flexible Spending Accounts u2022 Medical Reimbursement Account u2022 Dependent Care Reimbursement Account u2022 Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy u2022 Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) u2022 Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) u2022 Optional Life Insurance u2022 Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) u2022 Short-Term Disability u2022 Sick Leave Pool u2022 Flu vaccinations u2022 Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: u2022 Florida Retirement System (FRS) u2022 Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) u2022 Deferred Compensation (457) Plans u2022 Financial Savings/Management Programs u2022 Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union u2022 Employee Leave Benefits u2022 Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually u2022 Paid Sick Leave u2022 Paid Vacation Leave u2022 Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave u2022 Family and Medical Leave u2022 Military Family & Medical Leave u2022 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 2-1-1 (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 Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email

Created: 2026-02-23