Maintenance Worker

City of Marathon; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Marathon in Marathon, FL seeks a skilled maintenance technician to operate, repair, and troubleshoot wastewater and stormwater equipment, including pumps, control panels, and instrumentation. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance and written reporting.

You will join a team maintaining City facilities, respond to emergencies within 60 minutes, and support hurricane preparedness. A high school diploma and 3 years of mechanical/electrical/plumbing experience, plus a Florida driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years experience in mechanical, electrical and plumbing skill.
• Requires skilled operation of heavy machinery.
• Possess a State of Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced repairs and troubleshooting on City wastewater equipment and related systems.
• Maintains city facilities and pumps, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Responds to emergencies and on-call after hours; supports hurricane readiness.
• Maintains facilities including buildings, grounds, roads, and signage.
• Performs preventive maintenance and documents activities in writing.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 9805 Overseas Highway,Marathon, FL, 33050,United States
• Base Pay $26.00 - $32.50 / Hour
• Job Category Utilities
• Employee Type FTR - Full-time Regular
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs advanced technical repairs and troubleshooting on City equipment, which may include but not be limited to PLC components, electrical control panels, motor control centers, various instrumentation, various pumps and other mechanical equipment, valves and all other related wastewater equipment.
• Performs routine operations, maintenance and construction of City swales, stormwater catch basins and collection facilities, City wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection lines and includes operation and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, landscaping and other components of the City’s facilities.
• Performs routine operations and maintenance of City equipment, which may include but not be limited to the vactor truck, pickup trucks, televising inspection cameras, chainsaws, mowers, weed eaters, centrifuge equipment, various pumps and other mechanical equipment, valves and other related wastewater equipment.
• Performs predictive, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and other related tasks which require the ability to make inspections of equipment, building and collection system facilities, identify repairs required, determine appropriate repairs and materials needed and report all such activities in writing.
• Responds to emergency calls or after-hours calls. Performs on-call emergency service during off-duty hours. Assists with City-wide hurricane preparedness. Installs hurricane shutters and performs other security measures for City facilities.
• Performs maintenance and improvements of City facilities including but not limited to buildings, grounds, parks, roadways, fencing, signage and bicycle and pedestrian pathways.
• Works with City road maintenance and public works crews in maintenance of right-of-way and City facilities to consist of but not limited to mowing, trimming, debris removal, and similar work.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of three years experience in mechanical, electrical and plumbing skill.
• Requires skilled operation of heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods and materials used in the mechanical trades is also required.
• Possess a State of Florida driver’s license.

Language Skills:

• Read and comprehend complex instructions, maintenance manuals, engineering plans and diagrams, correspondence, and work orders.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic computer input.
• Order replacement parts and keep maintenance records.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, contractors, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distances.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and be mobile for an entire work day; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, get in and out of trenches or vacuum pits, and travel up and down stairs.
• The employee mustfrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have ability to respond to emergencies, under reasonable circumstances, within 60 minutes.

Public Relations:

• Public relations will be an integral part of each employee's job.
• Employees will be courteous, helpful and conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for an employee in public service.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Summary

This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of the City's wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, treatment facilities, and related equipment. The employee performs skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and instrumentation work on wastewater treatment systems, collection facilities, pumps, motors, control panels, and other utility equipment. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, documentation of repair activities, and operation of specialized vehicles and machinery.

The role also supports emergency response efforts, including after-hours callouts, on-call duties, hurricane preparedness, and facility security measures. In addition, the employee may assist with the maintenance of City facilities, parks, roadways, rights-of-way, and public works projects as needed.

Successful candidates must possess strong mechanical aptitude, experience with electrical and plumbing systems, the ability to operate heavy equipment, and a commitment to workplace safety and customer service. The position requires physical outdoor work in a demanding environment, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and availability to respond to emergencies within 60 minutes. A high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver's license, and at least three years of related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing experience are required.