Stormwater Inspector Assistant

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Maintenance and Stormwater Inspector on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. You will perform routine inspections, document findings, and support BMPs to ensure compliance with stormwater requirements.

The role involves fieldwork, minor manual labor, data collection for GIS and asset records, and collaboration with trades and engineers. A Florida driver’s license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.
• Experience in Stormwater inspection preferred.
• Florida Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and post-storm inspections of UF’s Stormwater Infrastructure, document findings via reports, logs, emails, and photos.
• Assist with maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and address deficiencies as directed; assist with scope development for improvements.
• Assist with development and maintenance of utility system records, GIS, and asset management data; use AutoCAD, GIS, and asset management tools.

Skills

Stormwater inspection

Documentation

Safety observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Asset management software

GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar)

Job description

Job no: 541309
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 63700700 - FS-UTILITIES-WASTE WATER

Classification Title:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Site Inspections, Remediation Guidance, and Documentation: Help ensure NPDES and MS4 permitting requirements are met by performing routine and post-storm inspections of UF’s Stormwater Infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, basins, ponds, outfalls, inlets, swales, trash traps, and conveyances (pipes, creeks, ditches). Document findings via inspection reports, daily logs, emails, and photographs. Report non-compliant conditions to Storm Water System Manager. Provide education and guidance to campus community (Students, staff, contractors, etc.) regarding erosion and sediment control, illicit discharges, and storm system Best Management Practices (BMPs). Assist with measuring and quantifying storm water quality and identifying pollutant sources by collecting water samples from ponds, basins, and storm water conveyances. Assists in all aspects of permitting for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, St John’s River Water Management District, or any other Authority Having Jurisdiction. May be required to assist with onsite safety observation of FS trades, contractors, and engineers while performing duties.

Assist with Maintenance of Stormwater Infrastructure: Identify deficiencies with storm water infrastructure. Based on direction provided by Storm Water System Manager, either address minor deficiencies via manual labor or major deficiencies by assisting with development of scope of work to be completed via FS trade shops, contractors, and engineers. Manual labor needed to address minor deficiencies includes but is not limited to dewatering, weed trimming, shoveling, raking, trash removal, repair/replace signage, and providing support to FS Trades, contractors, and engineers. May be required to assist with onsite safety observation of FS trades, contractors, and engineers while performing duties.

Assist with development and maintenance of utility system records. Assist UF Teams, contractors, and engineers with data collection and verification needed to develop GIS, Aim, Storm System models, and other digital tools used to operate and maintain utility systems. Works with computer software, accessing prints using AutoCAD,GIS, and asset management software. Assists the utilities staff and project managers on location of existing underground assets and assists in identifying underground assets as they are discovered using (GPR)Ground Penetrating Radar and line location tools. May be required to assist with onsite safety observation of FS trades, contractors, and engineers while performing duties.

FL Driver’s License is required.

Criminal Background Check and Post-Offer physical Assessment required.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

5 days a week; total hours per week: 40

Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM typical schedule. May vary as needed.

$19.25 to $24.00 Hourly based on experience

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

One year experience in Stormwater inspection.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.