Facilities Maintenance Specialist

City of Ocoee•Ocoee, FL

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist coordinates and performs work to maintain the City’s water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclaimed pumping, and lift station facilities efficiently. The role monitors, schedules, repairs, and maintains mechanical, pumping, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and control equipment. Work involves skilled maintenance and repair under established policies and safety standards, with complex decisions made within the scope of specific assignments. Assignments may be received digitally, orally, or in writing. The position works independently under limited supervision and is reviewed through reports, observations, and results.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ten years of experience maintaining electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and/or mechanical systems, including environmental controls, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possession of an applicable and relevant contractor and/or trades license.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Thorough knowledge of electrical-trade occupational hazards and relevant safety precautions.
Ability to understand and operate electronic devices used to troubleshoot, diagnose, and program or reprogram electrical control equipment.
Ability to inspect machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment to identify malfunctions and ensure proper repairs and adjustments.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings.
Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials used to troubleshoot and maintain heavy industrial water and wastewater treatment facility equipment.
Ability to work during adverse weather conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the work.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled electrical and mechanical work, including installation, alteration, inspection, maintenance, and repair of utility facilities.
Provide technical advice, guidance, and training to department personnel, including technical staff handling complex work.
Assist supervisory personnel with project management, rehabilitation, and new design of stations and treatment plants, coordinating with outside engineers and contractors.
Diagnose problems with water and wastewater treatment facility equipment, piping, and controls.
Overhaul and repair heavy industrial water pumps, gear drive systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace electronic, electrical, and control equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Read and interpret technical manuals and prints.
Maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for associated equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate mechanical and electrical measurement, instrumentation, and related equipment.
Follow and enforce electrical, mechanical, and personal safety procedures.
Requisition parts, components, and equipment, and maintain appropriate stock and inventory levels for frequently used items.
Respond and take action in emergency situations; remain generally accessible and able to respond at all hours.
Maintain records, including reading and updating records and files.
Perform other related duties as directed when appropriate to the position.