Electrical/Mechanical Technician (Pump Station)

Pinellas County Government•HR-South Cross Bayou WWTP, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs full-performance electrical and mechanical technician work specializing in installing, modifying, fabricating, repairing, and maintaining electrical and/or heavy mechanical equipment and systems. Uses knowledge of electrical, plumbing, welding, or other trades to locate and correct industrial-system malfunctions and improve heavy operating equipment. Work covers County properties, facilities, equipment, pumping and conveyor systems, production-facility and plant equipment, and systems used in potable water treatment and transmission, wastewater treatment, reclaimed-water distribution, and other industrial operations. This position is located at South Cross Bayou AWRF, 7401 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33709. The stated regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; varying hours or shifts, standby rotation, after-hours call-outs, and work during special, emergency, or disaster situations may also be required.

Requirements

Completion of a two-year technical or vocational program in mechanical skilled or electrical trades in Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance; or two years of journeyman experience maintaining and repairing heavy mechanical equipment and machinery in Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Ability to perform standby rotation and after-hours call-out duties required for field operations and emergency events.
Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License upon hire, with eligibility based on evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record driving report.
Availability to work a variety of schedules, including compulsory work periods during special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain equipment associated with wastewater and water treatment facilities.
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, turbines, compressors, generators, chemical feed systems, and control panels.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical supply and control components.
Weld and fabricate equipment.
Repair metal and PVC piping and fittings.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on process equipment.
Generate work management records in City Works EAM.
Generate order requests for material purchases.
Use spreadsheet applications to generate equipment reports.
Use the work management system to produce spreadsheet applications and equipment reports.
Use various software applications in daily work.
Perform standby rotation and after-hours call-out duties for field operations and emergency events.
Participate in mandatory Emergency Response Plan Phase 1 or Phase 2 assignments.
Work a variety of schedules, including compulsory work periods during special, emergency, or disaster situations.