Maintenance Technician Water & Wastewater

US Water Services Corporation; Leesburg (FL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Short/Long term disability

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Water Services Corporation in Leesburg, FL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform construction, maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater utility system equipment and facilities.

This full-time, hourly role requires hands-on mechanical, electrical or plumbing aptitude and the ability to work with pumps, motors and related machinery. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience in utilities, confined spaces and heavy equipment.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license required.
• Mechanical, electrical or plumbing aptitude.
• Previous utility experience.
• Pipe laying experience preferred.
• Confined space experience.
• Heavy equipment experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in investigation of utility systems and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and piping problems as trained; repair pumps, motors and related equipment.
• Respond to maintenance schedules and emergency calls; ensure maintenance duties are performed.
• Maintain equipment in plant, collection or distribution facilities; drive company vehicle and manage tools.
• Coordinate labor and supplies for day-to-day requirements with team.
• Keep maintenance records, including work orders and forms.
• Assist in meters reading, cleaning and related tasks; lift station inspections and hydrant maintenance.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Plumbing aptitude

Heavy equipment experience

Confined space experience

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Drivers License

Descripción del empleo

Maintenance Technician Water & Wastewater

• Posted 04-Nov-2026 (EST)
• Leesburg, FL, USA
• per hour Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Hourly
• Full Time
• U.S. Water offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k with Company match

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under supervision, performs construction, maintenance and/or repair on water and wastewater utility system equipment and company facilities as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Motor Vehicle Operator License (Drivers License)
• Ability to demonstrate a level of mechanical electrical or plumbing aptitude
• Previous utility experience
• Pipe laying experience highly preferred
• Confined space experience
• Heavy equipment experience

DUTIES

Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist in the investigation of utility systems and troubleshoot and correct electrical, mechanical and piping problems as experience and training allows and as directed by Lead Maintenance Mechanic. Pull, repair, and analyze mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, submersibles, etc.) as necessary to complete required repairs. Assist in the installation of new utility system improvements and other water and wastewater utility related projects.
• Responds to maintenance schedules for equipment and vehicles. Assures the proper maintenance duties are performed. Responds to emergency calls as designated.
• Assists with the proper maintenance of equipment of plant, collection or distribution facilities; may drive a company vehicle and is responsible for appearance, maintenance and organization of vehicle and tool inventory.
• Works with other maintenance employees and assists in coordinating the efficient use of allocated labor and supplies for day-to-day requirements.
• Responsible for keeping maintenance records up-to-date including work orders and related forms.
• May assist in other duties such as reading meters, cleaning and clearing activities, painting, project punch-out, loading and unloading materials.
• Act as trainee if designated, in regard to operation of heavy equipment (backhoe, excavator, tractor, etc.).
• Perform lift station inspections including cleaning, properly setting level controls, cleaning wet well walls, documenting hour meter readings and calculating run times, trim/cut grass and weed as needed, test alarm/communication systems weekly and report abnormalities to the Lead Technician.
• Manhole inspections including completing the report on each manhole and meeting the minimum quantities required.
• Fire hydrant maintenance including flushing, greasing, painting and completing the report on each hydrant and completing the minimum quantities required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in wastewater treatment plants and related facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces, around machines and to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to read gauges and identify appurtenances; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 75 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work mainly outdoors, and partially indoors, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Water Distribution License
• Expert in performing mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing abilities

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected