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 Florida's 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 candidate’s 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 candidate’s 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 driver's 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: $45,000 - Commensurate upon experience
• Maintenance Technician II: Starting at: $54,254 - 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