Lead Lift Station Technician

POLK_BoCC_Career Site•Winter Haven, FL

4d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other county divisions. MAJOR FUNCTION Lead position responsible for coordinating work efforts of subordinate staff under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Manager, assists and stands in for the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. Plans and assigns workload to crew, directs and works with contractors and vendors to assure quality goods and services are furnished to the county. Works with crew to schedule leave time. Assists with all types of procurement. Plan, organize, review and guide the lift station crew. Skilled in the inspection and maintenance of pumps and electrical components used in sewage system lift stations. Utilizes preventative maintenance check list to document findings and repairs made. Fills out work requests for repairs to be done by the mechanics and electricians. Operates a truck mounted hoist for the pulling, cleaning and minor repair of pumps. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance to collection system, lift stations, grounds, and associated equipment.

Requirements

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below
Must be able to use a computer and write legibly to fill out reports, inventory requests, and logs.
Must be able to recognize colors used to identify pump and float leads in the station.
Ability to use hand tools and powered hoists as related to this job.
Mechanical ability to perform pump repair.
Ability and agility to perform various job duties in all weather conditions including lifting and/or interacting with job-related appurtenances and equipment which might weigh in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
Ability to see, ambulates independently, drive, climb, bend, stoop, sit and stand.
Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have five (5) years of experience in the operation and repair of pumps.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
A comparable amount of related training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must have home telephone at the time of employment as employee is subject to standby and/or call out for emergencies.
Employee will assist with any necessary emergency work.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its residents.

Responsibilities

Maintains reports and files on lift station equipment and other data.
Fills out work orders, time sheets and maintenance logs.
Instructs other Lift Station Technicians and helpers in the repair of lift stations and related equipment.
Maintains service records, submits requests for new parts and equipment and performs related duties as required.
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance to collection system, lift stations, grounds and associated equipment.
Pulls, inspects and cleans lift station pumps.
Cleans and inspects check valves at the stations.
Washes down pumping station, assists in vacuum cleaning of station, removes rags and debris from floats and electrical power cords.
Inspects pull cables on pumps and replace as needed.
Inspects wear-rings and impellers on pumps.
Exercises plug valves at the station.
Maintains lift station grounds.
Inspects all mechanical and electrical items on lift station preventative maintenance check off list.
Answers alarm calls and correct pumping station problems.
Checks operation of float switches in the station.
Inspects wire ties on float and power cords and replace as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.