Systems Equipment Technician Trainee

City-of-Ocala,-F; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ocala, FL, is seeking an entry-level technical/mechanical maintenance technician to work with pumps, motors, electrical controls, valves, lift stations and equipment in a water and wastewater facility.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, record keeping, inspection and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment; welding/fabrication a plus; operation of heavy equipment; and standby shift duties after training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Florida Class "C" Certification in Wastewater Collection in accordance with department scheduling.
• Must obtain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License within six months from date of hire or promotion.
• Must have CDL permit by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective, preventative, and rehabilitative maintenance on pumps, motors, lift stations and electrical equipment.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of maintenance performed.
• Inspects, diagnoses trouble, and effects repairs on all mechanical and electrical equipment. Completes vehicle maintenance and cleaning.
• Welds and fabricate metal parts and structures of aluminum, stainless, and steel a plus.
• Operates Heavy Equipment's (i.e., boom truck, bucket truck, vacuum truck, backhoe, skid loader, front end loader, mini- excavator, etc.) a plus.
• After the adequate training, must be able to pull regular scheduled standby requirements and scheduled alternate shift work.
• May perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

10-Key

Accounting

Alphanumeric Data Entry

Contact Management

Database

ERP

Human Resources Systems

Payroll Systems

Presentation/PowerPoint

Programming Languages

Spreadsheet

Word Processing/Typing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is an entry level technical/mechanical position working with pumps, motors, electrical controls, valves, lift stations and mechanical equipment found in a wastewater/water treatment facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. Performs corrective, preventative, and rehabilitative maintenance on pumps, motors, lift stations and electrical equipment.

2. Maintains accurate record keeping of maintenance performed.

3. Inspects, diagnoses trouble, and effects repairs on all mechanical and electrical equipment. Completes vehicle maintenance and cleaning.

4. Welds and fabricates metal parts and structures of aluminum, stainless, and steel a plus.

5. Operates Heavy Equipment's (i.e., boom truck, bucket truck, vacuum truck, backhoe, skid loader, front end loader, mini- excavator, etc.) a plus.

6. After the adequate training, must be able to pull regular scheduled standby requirements and scheduled alternate shift work.

7. May perform other duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class "C" Certification in Wastewater Collection in accordance with department scheduling.
• Must obtain a valid Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License within six months from date of hire or promotion.
• Must have CDL permit by first day of employment.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

REPETITIVE. Activities or duties using a pre-determined set of processes or directions coupled with nearby supervision.

PLANNING

With regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work. LIMITED RESPONSIBILITY

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance. INFREQUENTLY; Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance. N/A

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out simple multi-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with limited variables.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under GENERAL SUPERVISON where standard practice enables the employee to PROCEED ALONE on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.

MENTAL DEMAND

MODERATE; Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTER

Occasional use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

ACCURACY

Probable errors of internal scope readily detected in normal course of work by standard check or routine crosscheck within a single department or office. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create Minor confusion, delay or expense to correct.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Occasional contacts with patrons on routine matters.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as it pertains to an immediate and specific assignment.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

• 10-Key None
• Accounting None
• Alphanumeric Data Entry None
• Contact Management None
• Database None
• Enterprise Resource Planning None
• Human Resources Systems None
• Payroll Systems None
• Presentation/PowerPoint None
• Programming Languages None
• Spreadsheet None
• Word Processing/TypingBasic

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
Stand Regularly
Walk Regularly
Sit Regularly
Use hands to finger, handle or feel Regularly
Reach with hands and arms Regularly
Climb or balance Regularly
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Talk or hear Regularly
Taste or smell Regularly

WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move: Up to 50 pounds

VISION REQUIREMENT

Specific vision abilities required by this job may include: Color vision (interpreting color software screens or reports; work duties that require the ability to identify and distinguish colors).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.) Regularly
Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.) Frequently
Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.) Occasionally
Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.) Occasionally
Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather) Regularly
Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.) Occasionally
Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.) Never
Extreme heat not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F) Never
Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff) Frequently
Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives) Never
Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.) Never
Vibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.) Occasionally
The noise level in the work environment is usuallyLoud(metal can manufacturing department, large equipment, etc.)

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).