MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN.

This position is responsible for technical work, coordinating with and assisting in the daily activities and functions of Building Services in support of the Sheriff's Office facilities and staff.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver (Download PDF reader). Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link to the form is provided in red above.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of May 26, 2026.

Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

• Conducts facility inspections on a regular basis, formulates deficiency reports, and coordinates repairs to ensure identified issues are resolved in a timely fashion.

• Assists with coordinating Contractor compliance regarding contractual documents issued for facility maintenance, improvements, renovations, and new construction at Sheriff's Office facilities, including the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.

• Performs small building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g., carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing, etc.).

• Assists in the management and oversight of the facilities' online work request system.

• Assists with departmental and employee moves, which may require moving furniture.

• Hangs pictures and shelving, as needed.

• Ensures timely, proactive, and courteous customer service for all Building Services duties provided.

• Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by the Building Services Manager, Supervisor, and Assistant Supervisor.

• Assists with the preparation of vendor lists, project scopes of work, and other construction-related documents by assembling and researching materials from files/records.

• Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary in the efficient and effective performance of the position functions.

• High School Diploma or GED with vocational school supplemented by advanced courses and training in the skilled trades involved in building maintenance, construction, or equipment maintenance preferred
• Applicant shall have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in building maintenance or construction related areas
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in building operations. Extensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building operations. Knowledge of facilities and maintenance practices.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to read and interpret building construction plans, sketches, and blueprints. Ability to traverse job sites, which may include uneven and broken ground and the necessity to climb ladders for inspections and repairs. Ability to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion. Ability to make decisions based on factual data. Ability to work with detailed information. Ability to effectively use computer skills to develop and maintain spreadsheets and prepare written communications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position includes the John E. Polk Correctional Facility, Sheriff's Office leased facilities, and County-owned facilities the Sheriff's Office occupies throughout Seminole County. This position may have limited contact with inmates. The position performs duties while walking or standing. Work shall take place both inside and outside. Must have the ability to tolerate wind, heat, humidity, cold, dust, fumes, odors, and rain. The position is required to lift at least fifty pounds without assistance. The position generally works during normal business hours with on-call status for emergencies.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, driving; constant use of a computer

Lifting-Able to lift 50 pounds

Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Hearing/Talking- Requirement to hear normal speech; hearing on telephone and radio; talking on telephone/radio; exposure to outdoor noises, mechanical (hand tools) hazards, and electrical (electricity/electrical tools) hazards

Emotional/Psychological-Potential contact with hostile individuals; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural; some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Limited inmate contact

Environmental-Occasional exposure to confined spaces and varied weather conditions including extreme heat, humidity, cold, dust, fumes, odors, wind, and wet conditions

Unclassified Position

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Division

Sanford FL 32773

kstresen@seminolesheriff.org

(407) 665-6499

External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.

Candidates must also comply with the Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here (Download PDF reader). An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's policy.

Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.