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Martin County

Water/Wastewater Maintenance Position

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A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.

$51,385 / year median in Florida

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:
Plant Maintenance Mechanic North Water Treatment Plant.
Jensen Beach Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician Position Pay:
$21.50/hour
Hours:
Full-time Monday
  • Friday
  • 7:00 am
  • 3:30 pm
Location:
3100 NW Hillman Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 This position is recruited and staffed with reSOURCE Government Services, not Martin County Government BoCC Position offers benefits, PTO and holiday pay Must be able to pass criminal background, drug testing and
MVR SUMMARY
Skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and piping relative to wastewater/water systems. Work involves a mechanical trade knowledge and the ability to assist in enhancing a preventive maintenance program of inspection and maintenance for the lift pump stations/water/wastewater plants. In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES
(
Note:
The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) Installs and maintains mechanical equipment in lift stations/water/wastewater plants. Assists in operating and maintaining collection system and water/wastewater plants, including all motors and pumps, valves, etc. Checks, cleans, oils, greases, adjusts, and performs major repair jobs on varied and complex machinery. Starts and stops pumps, operates accessory equipment. Reads and records gauges and meters, changes charts, collects samples, performs prescribed tests and maintains extensive records. Lubrication of small and large diameter valves, actuators, and bearings; rebuilding various pumps and valves; repairing and installing piping; repairing plant system equipment failures. Maintenance of manually, hydraulically, and electrically operated regulating valves, slide gates, various sizes and types of pumps, stationary and mobile overhead hoists and cranes, compressors and pneumatic systems, hydraulic power units, domestic water systems, and plant mechanical equipment. Assists in rebuilding, replacing, and installing pumps, refurbishing and/or rebuilding valves and associated piping. May perform rotating on call duties and after-hours emergency response. May remove and install large diameter pipeline fitting including but not limited to flanged and MJ. May perform plant inspections, safety-related inspections and maintenance and overhead crane lifting operations and inspections. Performs work related to this job description as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(
Note:
The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Knowledge of pumps, machinery, motors, and their electrical controls. Knowledge of pipe repair with PVC, CPVC, HDPE, DIP, copper, or galvanized pipe. Knowledge of repair and maintenance procedures for the types of equipment found in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Storage Facilities, Pumping Stations, and Lift Stations. Knowledge of and experience using a wide assortment of hand and power tools and other repair or maintenance equipment, including safety equipment. Knowledge of safety procedures and precautions required when performing maintenance tasks on equipment typically found in the wastewater plant. Ability to read and comprehend complex technical information and mechanical drawings concerning equipment construction, repair, and maintenance procedures. Ability to work effectively without close supervision and to make minor decisions pertaining to work problems. Ability to locate, define and repair potential problem spots and report them promptly. Ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions involving maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment relative to wastewater/water systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must possess a High School Diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years' experience in the repair and maintenance of machinery, pumps, and electric motors. Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Possession of a valid CDL (B) Florida Driver's License is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction) Acceptable hearing (with or without correction) Ability to traverse stairs daily. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary. Occasional lifting over 50 pounds and frequently lifting 10-25 pounds. Occasional balancing, crouching, pulling, repetitive hand motion, holding/flagging. Frequent climbing, turning, bending, kneeling, speaking, hearing. Very frequent walking, hand/wrist movement. Constant standing, seeing, color vision use, depth perception use, repetitive hand motion, driving (vehicle/equip/other).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in all types of conditions and weather. Involves frequent interaction with people. May require to be on call for afterhours emergencies. Occasionally moving objects/machinery, cramped quarters, working from high places, working around electrical hazards, working with slippery and irregular surfaces, wavy/choppy. Frequently inside, outside, dusty, dirty, odorous (including gases/fumes), noisy, working with adequate lighting. Very frequently sudden temperature changes, adequate ventilation present, toxic conditions present, chemical exposure. Constantly hot, humid, dry, exposed to insects.
Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person