Electrical/Mechanical Specialist I

Hernando County, FL•Brooksville, FL

58d

About The Position

The Electrical / Mechanical Specialist I performs skilled technical work in the repairs, building, operations, maintenance of county-owned water plants, wells, wastewater plants, collections system and associated buildings and equipment with 2 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater systems.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
Two (2) years of progressive electrical and mechanical experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and wastewater utility systems.
Knowledge of all phases of Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and building skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's E License with a good driving record as defined by current insurance carrier.
Must possess or be capable of obtaining FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200 within 30 days of employment or promotion date.
This position is subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccine and other vaccines when required.
This position may be subject to alcohol and/or drug testing when necessary.

Responsibilities

Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems and wastewater treatment plant systems (electric valves, check valves, altitude valves, submersible pumps, vertical turbine, centrifugal pumps, high service hydro-constant pumps, aeration equipment, mixers, mechanical bar screens, etc.)
Operates heavy equipment, forklifts and boom truck to pull pumps and motors for repair and/or replacement.
Engineers, designs and draws electrical and mechanical schematics for water, wastewater and collection systems.
Fabricates control panels, motor-control centers, and electrical distribution systems.
Installs, modifies, maintains, repairs, and calibrates flow meters, transmitters, telemetry, chlorination controllers, level meters, D.O. meters, chart recorders, etc.
Upgrades, rebuilds and rehabilitates pump stations, treatment plants, and equipment that has become obsolete or inefficient.
Troubleshoots electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Troubleshoots and repairs Air Conditioning Systems.
Performs emergency repair on water and wastewater systems equipment and facilities as necessary.
Maintains records on plant equipment, pump stations and wells for repair and maintenance purposes.
Troubleshoots, repairs, or replaces Variable speed drives (VFD'S).
Programs Programmable logic controllers (PLC), Flow Meters, Variable speed drives, Chart Recorders, Automatic valves, Data Flow System, etc.,
Performs antenna installation, repair, and testing for Data Flow Telemetry System.
Performs on-call duty on a rotating basis.
Assists with boot inspection and performance tests on new and modified computer systems.
Assists management in reviewing plans, specifications, drawings of new construction, and rehabilitation projects.
Assists plant Operators with routine maintenance as needed.
Operates heavy equipment.
Regular Attendance is required for this position.