Utilities Technician

Town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida; Fort Myers Beach (FL); On-site; USD 27,083; Full time

Job summary

A coastal municipality in Florida is seeking a motivated Utilities Technician to join their team. This role involves maintenance and repair of water distribution systems, requiring a high school diploma and relevant experience. The ideal candidate should possess a Class III Water Distribution License or be able to obtain it within the first 18 months. The position offers a competitive salary of $19.66 per hour and requires adherence to safety protocols and effective communication. Join us to make an impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience in a utilities or maintenance role.
• Class III Water Distribution License or ability to obtain it within 18 months.
• Valid state driver's license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair municipal drinking water distribution systems.
• Safely operate vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Record maintenance tasks using assigned software.

Skills

Maintenance of water distribution systems

Vehicle operation

Safety regulations knowledge

Use of hand tools and equipment

Customer service and communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Class III Water Distribution License

Tools

Gas and handheld electric tools

Specialized vehicles for water maintenance

Job description

Join to apply for the Utilities Technician role at Town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Pay Grade Utility Technician Trainee: Pay Grade 105 Utility Technician I: Pay Grade 106 Utility Technician II: Pay Grade 108 Utility Technician III: Pay Grade 110

Are you excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community while enjoying the sea breeze? The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a motivated and task‑oriented Utilities Technician to join our vibrant team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with the community, experience working in a utilities capacity, and a proactive approach to getting the job done right.

Position Summary

The Utility Technician performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of the Town's drinking water distribution systems. Level of supervision is dependent upon experience and license level: entry level technicians perform work under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of independent judgment, whereas Level III licensed technicians will more frequently exercise independent decision making.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Perform basic skill level operation involving construction, repair, and maintenance of the Town's drinking water distribution systems.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, plant facilities and tools.
• Safely operate a variety of specialized vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of water and/or wastewater systems.
• Prepare assigned equipment for daily work orders by inspecting daily prior to and after use and perform regular maintenance and minor repair as directed.
• Ensure the safe loading, unloading, and operating condition of equipment through daily safety inspections for defects, malfunctioning, or otherwise substandard conditions. Identifies and takes corrective action or advises supervisor when needed.
• Perform pre‑trip inspection of vehicle and logs data, notifies supervisor of concerns or maintenance needed.
• Perform maintenance and repair on municipal property, i.e., installation and repair of water or irrigation lines, oil changes, flat tires, stocking vehicles, washing vehicles, vacuuming weekly.
• Utilize various manual, gas, and handheld electrical tools and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Completes all service orders assigned including meter change outs, meter box replacement, pressure tests, data loggers, utility locates, customer request off/on and leak tests.
• Accurately reads and records water meters for billing purposes.
• Install and changes meters; turns service on and off as needed.
• Maintain fire hydrants to include flushing hydrants and notify proper persons to ensure the hydrant is in safe, working condition at all times.
• Repair chlorine analyzers at pumping stations.
• Record chlorine residuals and master read daily.
• Read water meters monthly and fire line meters quarterly.
• Maintain simple records and logs; completes reports as necessary.
• Distribute signs across affected areas, tags doors on all affected areas; and notifies appropriate team members to make code red notifications when a Boil Water Notice is issued.
• Perform maintenance on booster station and water towers as needed.
• Isolate valves during main water breaks to avoid the pressure dropping too low on the island.
• Retrieve samples for water tests that need to be sent to the lab.
• Complete supply inventory monthly; prepare paperwork needed for purchase orders and notify management when materials and/or tools need to be ordered.
• Record maintenance to water systems using assigned software.
• Work with contractors on projects as assigned.
• Perform standard operating procedures for cleanup of overflow (wastewater / reuse spills) occurrences in an effort to minimize the environmental impact and to ensure the safety of other personnel and residents.
• Assist in supervising external crews as directed.
• Respond to calls on weekends and after hours as assigned on the weekend on call schedule.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Attends all assigned events and meetings.
• Perform emergency response tasks and assignments as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED; one (1) year of related experience in a maintenance or utilities capacity.
• Class III Water Distribution License issued through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or the ability to obtain a "Distribution 3" license within the first 18 months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. CDL including appropriate endorsement is preferred.

Education, Certification, and Experience

• High school diploma/GED; one (1) year of related experience in a maintenance or utilities capacity.
• Class III Water Distribution License issued through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or the ability to obtain a "Distribution 3" license within the first 18 months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. CDL including appropriate endorsement is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance and repair of municipal water and irrigation systems and/or related structures.
• Various types of manual, gas, or diesel powered equipment employed in maintenance and repair of municipal water, sewer and irrigation systems and/or related structures.
• Various types of ground maintenance and installation.
• Occupational safety rules, practices and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties using heavy equipment, in traffic and in adverse weather conditions.
• Inventory and preventive maintenance principles and practices.
• Daily inspection and identification of defects and maintenance requirements.

Physical Requirements

• The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Tasks involve frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavy objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or equipment as appropriate. Requires excellent eye/hand/foot coordination for operating standard and specialized electrical and gas‑operated equipment.

Environmental Requirements

• This position requires the ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and potentially dangerous environments for field or emergency related work as needed.

Sensory Requirements

• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires oral communications ability.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a DFWP.

Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following:

• Pre‑employment drug screening, pursuant to the Drug‑Free /Alcohol‑Free Employment Policy as outlined in the Town's Employee Handbook adopted by Council effective January 2022.
• General background verification.

Salary: $19.66 per hour