Collection System Technician

Ocean Reef Brand•Key Largo, FL

11h

About The Position

The Collection System Technician is responsible for performing technical and maintenance work of the manufacturing plants. The Collection System Technician performs operations and maintenance work related to mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment common to wastewater and water treatment plants including auxiliary power generation equipment. SPECIFIC DUTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO) Follows general policy guidance of Ocean Reef Community Association (ORCA) and instructions of immediate supervisor. Records and interprets data to generate reports for the plant. Performs operations and maintenance work related to mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment common to wastewater and water treatment plants including auxiliary power generation equipment. Assists with the operation of a secondary level 350,000 gal/day wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system and a reverse osmosis water treatment plant and ancillary facilities. Performs manual work in repairing, cleaning, locating and inspection of the wastewater collection system. Operates a variety of light construction equipment and wastewater system cleaning and maintenance. Collects samples and performs routine laboratory analyses. Responds to emergency call outs during weekends, holidays, and non-business hours to ensure continued operation of public facilities. Performs routine and special housekeeping duties. Performs other duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Considerable knowledge of Florida regulations pertaining to wastewater and water plants and collection/ distribution systems. Working knowledge of wastewater plants, reverse osmosis water treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems and auxiliary power supply equipment. Ability to understand and assist in implementing emergency plans. Requires frequent use of hand and power tools, personal computer, calculator, telephone, office copier and fax machine. Ability to prepare and analyze reports. Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, governmental agency personnel, contractors, utility companies and community members. Physical Demands: (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions). Employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. Employee is occasionally required to drive a truck, walk, climb stairs, utilize hand and power tools efficiently, handle and feel objects with tools and/ or controls, and reaches with hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/ or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job, such as close vision and the ability to adjust focus. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Community College and/ or Correspondence courses to improve utilities infrastructure knowledge are desirable. Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred but not required. Licenses, Certificates, or Other: A Class “C” Wastewater Plant Operator’s License is desirable but not required. A valid Florida Drivers License is required. Any combination of the above education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the Collection System Technician position will be considered. Deadline to apply is on March 31, 2026.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of Florida regulations pertaining to wastewater and water plants and collection/ distribution systems.
Working knowledge of wastewater plants, reverse osmosis water treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems and auxiliary power supply equipment.
Ability to understand and assist in implementing emergency plans.
Requires frequent use of hand and power tools, personal computer, calculator, telephone, office copier and fax machine.
Ability to prepare and analyze reports.
Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, governmental agency personnel, contractors, utility companies and community members.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
A valid Florida Drivers License is required.
Ability to lift and/ or move 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Community College and/ or Correspondence courses to improve utilities infrastructure knowledge are desirable.
One (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred but not required.
A Class “C” Wastewater Plant Operator’s License is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs technical and maintenance work of the manufacturing plants.
Performs operations and maintenance work related to mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment common to wastewater and water treatment plants including auxiliary power generation equipment.
Follows general policy guidance of Ocean Reef Community Association (ORCA) and instructions of immediate supervisor.
Records and interprets data to generate reports for the plant.
Assists with the operation of a secondary level 350,000 gal/day wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system and a reverse osmosis water treatment plant and ancillary facilities.
Performs manual work in repairing, cleaning, locating and inspection of the wastewater collection system.
Operates a variety of light construction equipment and wastewater system cleaning and maintenance.
Collects samples and performs routine laboratory analyses.
Responds to emergency call outs during weekends, holidays, and non-business hours to ensure continued operation of public facilities.
Performs routine and special housekeeping duties.
Performs other duties, as assigned.