Treatment Plant Operator I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 31.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Florida, located on the Main Campus in Gainesville, seeks a facilities operator to run the Water Production and Wastewater Treatment facilities, ensuring safe operation and discharge compliance.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent with experience; Florida Class C wastewater operator’s certificate is required. The role includes rotating shifts, on-call duties and a post-offer health assessment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience; vocational/technical training may substitute for the required experience.
• Possession of a current Class C wastewater operator's certificate per Florida statutes/regulations.
• Ability to operate water/wastewater facilities and monitor/adjust processes.
• Post-offer health assessment and criminal background check required.

Aufgaben

• Operate the Water Production Facility and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility safely and maintain discharge compliance.
• Record instrumentation readings, review data and take corrective action.
• Perform laboratory sample collection/analysis and act on results.
• Monitor facility systems and switch between automatic and manual operation as needed.
• Perform maintenance tasks on equipment, perform cleaning and painting, and operate sludge de-watering equipment.
• Provide tours to the public, students and faculty.

Kenntnisse

Mechanics

Water treatment

Preventive maintenance

Computer programs

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience

Class C wastewater operator's certificate

Tools

Class E operator’s license

Jobbeschreibung

Job no: 541902
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 appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Job Description:

Operate the Water Production Facility and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility in a safe and effective manner while maintaining facility discharge compliance including one of only two North Florida facility discharge in the aquifer. Record all required instrumentation readings, review data and take corrective action based on analysis. Performs required laboratory sample collection and analysis, take corrective action based on analysis. Monitor the status of facility systems, change processes from automatic operation to manual operation as necessary. Perform required system checkout procedures and calibrations adjust equipment as required.

Record keeping - data entry, logbooks, checklists, lab and calibration sheets etc. Perform routine cleaning and painting of all facility systems: buildings, tanks, equipment, flumes etc. Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment. Maintain plant operation and security status weekends, holidays and after normal working hours. Routinely drive UF vehicle. Provide tours to the public, students and faculty

Performs preventive and/or repair maintenance on assigned equipment necessary for plant operations with the assistance of and in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.

Proof of a State of Florida Class E operator’s license required.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

May work a four-day shift rotation and/or a five-day shift schedule, on call as required and emergencies.

$27.04 Hourly based on experience.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Preferred:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic mechanical skills, water and wastewater treatment process, computer use and safetyrules.

SKILL IN: Mechanics, water and wastewater treatment process, preventative maintenance and computer programs.

ABILITY TO: Operate water and/or wastewater plant, interpret results of process control tests and adjust accordingly, maintain proper log sheet, and communicate with preceding and following shift workers.

$27.04 Hourly based on experience.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.