Port Authority Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $19.58 Hourly
Location : Southwest Florida International Airport, 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Ste 8671, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00810
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 4:30 PM Eastern
About Us
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11.1 million passengers in 2025 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to more than 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated more than 160,000 aircraft operations in 2025. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.
Terminal Expansion projects are currently underway at RSW to improve the airport travel experience by consolidating the security checkpoints, adding concession space and providing passengers more amenities and options. In addition, a new Concourse E is being constructed with 14 gates, as well as other terminal, landside and airside improvements.
The Position
The anticipated hourly starting rate for the ideal candidate is $19.58
Join the Lee County Port Authority Terminal Maintenance team at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) as a Tradesworker, Terminal, where you'll play a critical role in keeping our vital electrical, mechanical, and facility systems running safely and smoothly.
Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire
• A high school diploma/General Education Degree (GED)
• One year of experience as an industrial maintenance technician, HVAC mechanic, electrician, or plumber
• Must be able to communicate and follow written and oral instructions in English
• Must successfully pass a criminal background screening, drug test, and meet the requirements to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, through the SIDA training process and TSA Security Threat Assessment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Repair and maintain general plumbing systems to include fixture repair or replacement, unclogging septic and sewer lines, repair potable water sources and pipe replacement
• General carpentry work to include repairs and installation of windows, doors, baseboards, and drywall
• Perform caulking, painting, plastering, tile work, and masonry as required
• Perform daily inspections, lubrication, and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment

Emergency Response/Recovery ActivitiesLee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.
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Overview of Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
The Port Authority participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Employees have the option of choosing between two retirement plans:
1) FRS Pension Plan - traditional retirement plan that offers a guaranteed monthly benefit upon vesting requirements
2) FRS Investment Plan - benefit is based on contributions made to the account and on investment performance. Both plans require eligible employees to contribute 3% per paycheck, while the employer contributes 13.59% for regular class or 37.74% for Special Risk, and 32.60% for Senior Management Service Class (SMSC).
Medical Insurance
The Port Authority offers two plan choices for all full-time employees, their legally married spouse and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following their date of hire.
Dental Insurance
The Port Authority offers a dental plan for full time employees, their legally married spouse and children.
Vision Insurance
The Port Authority offers two (2) affordable plans options to select: Low and High Plan for full time employees, their legally married spouse and children.
Employee Assistance Program
The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. This is the availability of licensed professional counselors for personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
Flexible Spending Account(s)
There are two (2) types of FSA reimbursement accounts that allows contributions to be deducted from each paycheck before taxes to cover expense with pre-tax dollars. This lowers your taxable income. 1) Medical Expense Reimbursement - covers out-of-pocket expenses for medical, dental and/or vision expenses; 2) Dependent Care Reimbursement - covers daycare costs for dependent children under the age of 13 or elderly adult daycare.
Life /AD & D Insurance
The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Employees are insured at an amount equal to the annual salary rounded to the next higher thousand dollars. The AD&D insurance provides additional coverage in the event the employee should lose their limb(s), eyesight or die.
Additional Life Insurance
The Port Authority provides the employee with an option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for him/herself, their spouse and their child(ren).
Short Term Disability
The Port Authority provides the employee with short term disability coverage for him/herself at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid to 60% of salary up to nine (9) weeks.
Long Term Disability
The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid up to 60% of the employee's salary after being disabled for 60 consecutive days.
Direct Deposit
The employee's payroll check is directly deposited into the bank of their choice.
Other Programs
457 Deferred compensation programs
Education reimbursement
On-site gym - RSW
Paid Time Off & Holidays
The Port Authority offers a generous amount of paid time off in addition to 11 paid holidays, and 1 personal day
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Do you have a minimum of one year of trades work experience in industrial or commercial building construction, maintenance, and repair?

• Yes
• No

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List the power tools you are capable of using efficiently and safely.
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What motivates you to work hard and be productive?
Required Question