Meter Technician (Tampa)

Conservice•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Conservice is hiring a hands-on field Meter Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair water, gas, and electric submeters and their communication systems at multifamily properties, new construction sites, and select retail locations. The work supports accurate utility billing data collection and includes customer interaction, documentation, inventory management, and care of an assigned company vehicle. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an unpaid meal break. Start and end times may change based on property access, customer availability, project deadlines, and travel. Early starts, late finishes, occasional weekends, required overtime, and up to 25% travel outside the home market—including overnight stays—may be required. Schedules and routes can change with little notice. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability by company phone during work hours are essential. The role involves regular ladder climbing, working at heights and in tight spaces, lifting and carrying 50 pounds or more, and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Technicians may work around energized electrical equipment and pressurized gas and water lines, and must follow safety procedures and wear required PPE. Physical requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. Conservice provides a company vehicle, gas card, laptop, cell phone, and hand tools. Initial training may last up to three weeks and may require travel, with ongoing job-specific instruction. The listed pay range is $24.41–$29.57. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 days of employment, paid time off, company holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with no more than two moving-violation convictions in the past 24 months and no DUI, DWI, or reckless-driving violations in the past five years; driving records must continue to meet these standards during employment.
REAL ID-compliant license or ID card, or another federally accepted ID for air travel.
Complete a background check after a conditional offer; criminal history is reviewed case by case for relevance to the role in accordance with applicable law and company policy.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen after a conditional offer and remain drug- and alcohol-free while working; subject to testing under company policy and applicable law, including random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Hold OSHA-10 certification at hire or complete an OSHA-10 course within 90 days of hire.
Ability to meet the stated schedule, overtime, travel, physical-work, and vehicle-care requirements.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Comfort using a laptop, smartphone, and mobile work apps.
Meet physical requirements including climbing ladders, working at heights and in tight spaces, and lifting and carrying 50 pounds or more, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in submetering, utilities, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, or wireless communication equipment.

Responsibilities

Install, program, configure, calibrate, and replace water, gas, and electric submeters and communication systems at multifamily properties, new construction sites, and select retail locations.
Inspect, test, and troubleshoot meter performance, connectivity, and data transmission; repair or replace faulty equipment.
Represent Conservice professionally with property owners, managers, contractors, and retail staff, answer submetering questions, and resolve service needs.
Maintain accurate field-work records and upload work orders, photos, and notes daily.
Follow standard operating procedures, safety policies, and department processes.
Receive, record, secure, and track assigned inventory, equipment, and materials according to company procedures.
Prepare materials for scheduled installations and service work.
Complete weekly cycle counts, reconcile physical inventory with system records, and report and help resolve discrepancies, damage, or loss.
Keep the assigned company vehicle clean, organized, safe, and in good working condition; off-street parking is required.
Complete scheduled vehicle maintenance, keep registration current, and complete required state and local inspections on time.
Use the company vehicle and gas card only for approved business purposes and according to company policy.
Travel and drive to job sites as needed, including occasional overnight travel and work outside the home market.
Meet schedule, overtime, attendance, punctuality, call-in, and company-phone availability requirements.