Plant Maintenance Worker

City of Haines City • Haines City, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division in performing routine or preventative maintenance at water and wastewater facilities. This includes tasks such as routine checks, painting, mowing, weed eating, oiling pump bearings, greasing floats, cleaning lift stations, running generators, cleaning grit screens, and implementing odor control methods. The role also involves facility and grounds maintenance, assisting pump and motor technicians, and managing signage and traffic control. The position requires the ability to work under pressure, respond to emergencies, and maintain professional relationships.

Requirements

• One (1) year work related experience in facility and plant maintenance or a related field is required.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions and/or directions.
• Ability to read, write, and keep logbooks, inventory records, logbooks, purchase orders, and work requests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees officials, and the general public.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to respond to emergency call-outs.
• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver's license.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.
• This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division in performing routine or preventative maintenance at water and wastewater facilities.
• Performs routine checks, oil pump bearings, grease floats, clean out lift stations, test generators, repack seals, grease motors, clean grit screens, perform turbine oil changes, wash out storage tanks, and implement odor control methods.
• Performs facility and grounds maintenance duties including painting, mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, landscaping, edging, and building maintenance and set-up.
• Assists Pump & Motor Technicians and Pipeline Repair Technicians with the repair, installation, replacement, and maintenance of pump motors and pipelines for water and wastewater equipment and systems.
• Responsible for appropriate signage and/or traffic markers and being a flag man.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED