Career Opportunities
Glades Electric Cooperative has positions available for employment. We think of these openings as lifelong career opportunities rather than “just a job”. As an electric cooperative, we share a deep commitment to the communities we serve and to each and every employee on our team.
Employment Opportunities
Enjoy a 4 day workweek at GEC! Monday-Thursday, 10 hours/day
Mechanic – Lake Placid (PDF) – Full-time, $30.37/hour
Please continue to check our website for updates and follow us on Facebook for announcements about job opportunities.
Employment Application
To apply for employment with Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc., download and print the Application for Employment (PDF), complete all 5 pages, and submit to us along with your résumé and cover letter using one of the following methods:
- Email (Preferred): YBradley@gladeselectric.com
- Mail to: Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. c/o Employee Services, P.O. Box 519, Moore Haven, FL 33471
- In person at a local office in Lake Placid, Moore Haven, or Okeechobee
- Fax to: 863-946-6266
Employee Applications may also be obtained at any GEC Office. GEC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Click here to review our statements of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
About Us
Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. serves approximately 16,000 meters located in South Central Florida in Highlands, Okeechobee, Glades, and Hendry counties.
The metropolitan areas of Orlando, Ft. Myers, and West Palm Beach are within 1-2 hours, with Orlando hosting major theme parks such as Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Disney MGM, Epcot, Islands of Adventure, and Pleasure Island. Our service territory borders Lake Okeechobee which is famous for its Large Mouth Bass fishing, duck hunting, and outdoor recreation.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please call us at 863-946-6200.