Utilities Maintenance Worker II - Water Treatment Plant

City of Punta Gorda; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Punta Gorda is seeking a skilled laborer to maintain and repair water treatment plant equipment and systems, with a Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm schedule and occasional weekend/holiday hours as needed.

Responsibilities include plumbing repairs, equipment maintenance, grounds upkeep, and mechanical troubleshooting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years’ related experience, plus a valid Florida Class B CDL where required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, practices, and equipment used in treating surface water for human consumption.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, manuals and diagrams.
• Familiarity with safety precautions for operating heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing repairs and construction on treatment facilities and grounds.
• Maintains plant grounds and buildings.
• Maintains pumps, compressors and other mechanical equipment at the water treatment plant.
• Operates electrical motor control centers and related equipment.
• Assists in repairing water & chemical feed lines and operates backhoe, dump truck, tractor, and brush hog.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm. Additional hours, including weekends and holidays may be required.

Position Summary: A skilled laborer position responsible for the maintenance, and repair of water treatment plant equipment and systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Performs plumbing repairs and construction on treatment facilities and grounds.
• Maintains plant grounds and buildings.
• Performs maintenance on pumps, compressors and other mechanical equipment associated with water treatment equipment and systems at treatment plant.
• Performs routine maintenance on electrical motor control centers.
• Operation of sludge drawing and drying process.
• Provides assistance in repair of water & chemical feed lines at the Water Plant.
• Operation of backhoe loader, dump truck, tractor and bush-hog.
• Provides after hours coverage of emergency pager on rotating basis.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment.
• Performs welding tasks, including some major projects.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City's career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of materials, practices, and equipment used in treating surface water for human consumption.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with operating light, medium, and heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of common hand and power tools.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, structural, and utility materials, including practical application.
• Skill in the operation of equipment used in water treatment system construction, maintenance and repair activities.
• Skill in diagnosing and repairing equipment and system problems.
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Able to read and interpret plans, blueprints, manuals, and diagrams.
• Able to perform general math calculations including formulas.
• Able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate highly desirable, but not required.
• Must have at least 2 years' experience in similar type of work.
• Valid Florida driver's license required, Class "B" CDL.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Occasionally may be asked to oversee the activities of Utilities Maintenance Worker I personnel.

Essential Physical Abilities

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

• Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)
• Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs)
• Light lifting (under 15 lbs)
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over)
• Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs)
• Light carrying (under 15 lbs)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required_
• Climbing (use of legs and arms)
• Climbing (legs only)
• Good near vision
• Good distant vision
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Distinguishing basic colors
• Distinguishing shades of colors
• Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Straight pulling
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Jumping
• Running
• Throwing
• Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)
• Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)
• Other

Environmental Conditions

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

• Work Inside
• Work Outside
• In the Heat
• In the Cold
• In High Humidity
• In Dampness or Chilliness
• In Dry Conditions
• In or with Noisy Conditions
• In Darkness
• In or with Dusty Conditions
• With Silica, Asbestos, etc.
• With Fumes or Gases
• With Smoke or Flames
• With Chemicals
• With Solvents
• With Grease or Oils
• With Radiant Energy
• With Electrical Energy
• On Slippery Surfaces
• On Uneven Surfaces
• In or With Moving Objects
• In or With Ladders/Scaffolding
• At Heights above Ground Level
• Below Ground Level
• In Water
• With Explosives
• With Poor Ventilation
• With Odors
• With Unusual Fatigue Factors

Disclaimers

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves, or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT: Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.