Lift Station Technician

City of Wildwood; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wildwood is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general and routine maintenance of lift station mechanical equipment. You will conduct semi-skilled repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, and related devices, following manufacturers' manuals and safety rules.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, two years’ pumping equipment maintenance experience, Florida driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within a year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience maintaining industrial pumping equipment.
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license is required.
• Must obtain Class B CDL within one year of employment.
• Must possess or obtain Class III Collections Tech Certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair lift station mechanical equipment.
• Inspect pumps, motors, valves, gears, seals, and piping.
• Follow O&M manuals and safety procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and equipment failures.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shop and hand tools

Job description

Performs general and routine maintenance of all mechanical process equipment involved in the City's lift station facilities.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work of Lift Station equipment. Performs semi-skilled and skilled repair and maintenance on mechanical components and equipment
• Repair work is performed from daily inspections, PubWorks work orders, malfunction reports from SCADA alarms and plant operations, work orders, immediate supervisor or other supporting staff and all manufacturers' recommendations in the O&M Manuals
• Work includes but not limited to pump coupling alignment, packing, pump replacement, bearing, seals, shafts, gears, motors, chemical process equipment, storage and feed systems, valves and all other general equipment
• Checks and maintains pumps, motors, compressors, piping, connections at the facilities
• Coordinates maintenance and repairs with the staff. Troubleshoots individuals pieces of mechanical equipment and makes recommendations for repairs
• Follows all safety policies and procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, confined space work and using proper safety equipment. Uses all electrical and hand tolls necessary to perform work
• Maintain all data and preventive maintenance schedules and records, tools and parts inventory necessary for the complete operation of the lift station
• Responds to all emergency situations, outages, and equipment failure as needed
• All other duties as assigned

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance of industrial pumping equipment
• One (1) year of vocational or technical training may be substituted for one year of experience preferred
• Must posses a valid State of Florida Driver's License
• Must obtain a Class B CDL License within one (1) year of employment
• Must possess a Class III Collections Tech Certification or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance of pumps, valves, and other process equipment associated with the operation of the lift station
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required maintenance and operation of a wide variety of specialized equipment
• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance and repair activities of lift stations
• Document and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Knowledge and use of all types of shop and hand tools
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Ability to work safely and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instruction
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to remain calm in stressful conditions
• Ability to follow direction and have mechanical aptitude