Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Technician

Sarasota County Government

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping essential systems running? Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining and repairing the electrical and mechanical equipment that supports Public Utilities facilities. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot issues, perform skilled repairs, and work with instrumentation, telemetry, communication systems, and computers to help keep critical operations running efficiently. Apply today and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent
Three (3) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater, industrial electrician, or industrial mechanic field
A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
A valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the date of hire (Paid for by the county!)
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
Must have the skill to be able to dismantle and reinstall mechanical and electrical equipment and work with 440volt electrical current

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the operation of a 1.5-ton crane truck
Proficient in the operation of and electric multimeter, voltmeter, and megohmmeter
Experience with pump or motor repair, control panel repair, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and welding
Certification(s) from trade school in pumps, valves, electrical or fluid mechanics

Responsibilities

Install, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment within Public Utilities facilities
Work on various equipment like pumps valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, motor controls, electronic filtering and switching system, production, monitoring, and injection wells
Work on chemical feed pumps and chemical delivery systems including piping and valving
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and County safety requirements, including lock-out/tag-out and confined space entry as well as general industry safety rules

Benefits

Uniforms and steel-toed boots provided and paid for by the County
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment
Award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations