Utility Maintenance Technician Trainee

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners • Saint Augustine, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Utility Maintenance Technician Trainee for its Utility Department. This role is dynamic and fast-paced, involving team collaboration to maintain sewer lift stations, water and wastewater facilities, wells, and step tanks. The department provides training in safety, mechanical and electrical systems, CDL, and a FWPCOA collection certificate. The ideal candidate will embody St. Johns County's core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida class B “CDL” driver’s license with “N” (tanker) endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of electrical repair and maintenance principle.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical repair and maintenance principles.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing system repair and maintenance principles.
• Skill in the provision of technical support services.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in applying knowledge of trade in assigned areas.
• Ability to operate assigned tools and equipment.
• Ability to apply computer applications and software.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems at treatment plants and pump stations.
• Assists in installing, maintaining and repairing pumps and mechanical equipment at plants and pump stations.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Completes work orders as assigned.
• Assists in the repair of broken water and sewer lines.
• Assists in maintaining pump station ground.
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Training in safety, mechanical and electrical systems.
• CDL training and road test.
• FWPCOA collection certificate training and testing.

What This Job Offers

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