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Trades Specialist / Public Works / Facilities #9097
City of Cape Coral
Public Works Department
Location
Cape Coral, Florida, 33915
Salary
$25.37 - $39.69
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves hands-on maintenance and repair work on city buildings, facilities, and grounds, covering skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and construction to keep public properties in good shape.
A good fit would be someone with several years of practical experience in building and fixing things, who enjoys working independently or leading small tasks and collaborating with city teams and community members.
It's ideal for a reliable tradesperson looking for stable government work with strong benefits in a growing Florida city.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Five years of experience in various construction trades
- Valid driver's license (Florida license required within 30 days of hire)
- Skilled in multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, construction, and/or electrical
- Ability to perform routine to complex maintenance and repairs on city facilities
- Occasional supervisory duties based on task assignment
- Vocational/Technical diploma in welding and fabrication if assigned to Welding Shop
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About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.
Perks and Benefits
- Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
- City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
- 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
- 11 paid holidays
- Pension plan
- City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Optional Vision and Dental Plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym membership reimbursement
- And much more!
Education and Experience
- High school diploma/GED.
- Five (5) years of trades work experience that provides extensive knowledge and experience in various disciplines of construction.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
- If assigned to the Welding Shop: Vocational/Technical diploma in welding and fabrication.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs routine to complex maintenance, repair and skilled trades work in a variety of disciplines throughout City buildings, facilities and grounds.
- Depending on area of assignment, performs skilled to highly skilled trades work in carpentry (i.e., building and repairing office furniture, tables and cabinets), plumbing (i.e., potable water systems, waste systems), mechanical (i.e., ventilation systems, refrigeration), construction (i.e., concrete work, roof repair), and/or electrical.
- Performs in several of the disciplines, and periodically has supervisory duties depending on the task assignment.
- Monitors, maintains, improves and protects the integrity of City properties, structures and facilities.
- Collaborates with a wide variety of City staff from multiple departments, as well as citizens of the community.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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Trades Specialist Job Description
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