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At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Celebrating nearly 43 years of success, the award-winning Orange County Convention Center https://www.occc.net (OCCC) is one of the largest convention facilities in the United States, and is owned and operated by Orange County Government. Located in the heart of the tourism district, the Center serves as the perfect event destination - attracting more than 200 events to the Central Florida region annually. By hosting regional, national and international conventions, meetings and trade shows, the convention center infuses the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities. As a result, roughly 1.5 million attendees contribute approximately $4 billion to the area's annual economy. The OCCC is a leader in the events, trade shows and conventions industry and is known as The Center of Hospitality.
If you have general experience in building, apartment complex, or facility maintenance, than, we want you to join us as an on-call maintenance apprentice and work side-by-side our full time staff to help us maintain our facilities in top operational conditions. If you are currently going to school for air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, carpentry, locksmith, roofing, flooring, in one of the many excellent technical colleges throughout Orange County, Central Florida, or anywhere in the states, this is a prime opportunity to gain that much needed work experience to get on-the-job hands-on-training and make you more competitive in your specialized technical field. We own and possess unique equipment not available anywhere in Central Florida.
Whether you are an experienced and licensed technician looking for additional hours and income or new to the field and interested in learning and growing in the expanding trades industry at a nationally recognized facility, the Orange County Convention Center has a variety of shifts and days available. Apply today!
Job Description
General Functions :
This posting selects for opportunities in On-Call Facility Maintenance
Representative Duties/Assignments :
(On-Call) Facility Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing Technicians & Apprentices position
Performs general repair and maintenance to building electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing, and Electronic systems, or structures, including painting, door repair, carpet & tile repair, and irrigation inspections. Operates hydraulic equipment. Operates computerized maintenance system. Interacts on a regular basis with exhibitors and center staff to ensure the highest level of customer service. Performs other related duties as required. Applicants do not have to be proficient on any specific subject matter or trade discipline, but, must have a basic maintenance concept in one of the following maintenance fields:
Carpentry -Performs dry wall repairs; patching of holes or installing complete dry wall sheets. Repairing damaged studs, and or framing. Hanging pictures, plaques, display boards, etc. Hanging doors, re-aligning doors, installing or repairing door closers, .
Plumbing - Performs general plumbing duties such as, unclogging toilets and drains with the use of hand augers or motorized equipment. Fixing leaks in sinks, urinals, kitchens, and water fountains. Installing and or repairing water lines to refrigerated equipment. Replacing and installing commodes/ toilets, urinals, sinks, and floor drains.
Electrical - Performs basic electrical duties such as replacing, removing or installing light fixtures, electrical outlets, light ballasts, circuit breakers and switches. Restoring or resetting electrical/ electronic equipment.
Roofing - Performs basic roofing patch and repairs. Mapping, identifying and locating roof leaks. Conducting emergency temporary roof patches. Sealing roof drains; removing vegetation from roof drains, and gutters.
Flooring -Performs basic floor repairs such as tile and carpet removal and replacement. This includes carpet tile, baseboards, ceramic and porcelain tiles, linoleum, and other flooring.
Masonry -Performs basic concrete repairs on sidewalks, retaining walls, head-walls, helipads, bollards, etc.,
Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Performs minor repairs to motors, valves, and gauges. Replaces filters and belts. Performs preventive maintenance. Cleans equipment and space. Performs other related duties as required
Multi-skilled able to install temporary services to exhibits on the show floor at the Orange County Convention Center. Meets the Center of Hospitality (COH) standards. Performs other related duties as assigned. Must be able to work irregular hours according to show activity including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 08/19/2026
Close Date: 08/26/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Compensation based on qualified experience:
Technician (Up to 3 years exp) = $16.40 / $17.49 an hour
Senior Technician (3yrs + exp) = $16.94/ $25.68 an hour*
*Additional compensation may be considered for those with Professional Electrical Licenses or Plumbing Licenses
Placement based on Education and Experience
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Orange County Convention Center Facility Operations
9800 International Drive,
Orlando, FL 32819
Notes
This is for the following shift vacancy : Thursday, Friday Saturday , Sunday, Monday Tuesday. 1st and 2nd shift .
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.