Utility Mechanic

Woodard & Curran; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is looking for a Mechanic to join their Winter Garden, Florida team at their award-winning Water Conserv II facility, the largest water reuse project. The role involves maintenance of mechanical systems, requiring experience, specific certifications, and the ability to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick time

Disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance required.
• Must possess valid Florida driver's license and certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of large diameter piping, tanks, valves, motors, pumps, and compressors.
• Locate underground utilities and operate various mechanical tools and vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Verbal communication

Reading comprehension

Education

Florida backflow tester certification

Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Mechanic in Winter Garden, Florida. The Water Conserv II facility is the largest water reuse project of its kind in the world, combining agricultural irrigation with aquifer recharge via rapid infiltration basins (RIBs). This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning facility and team!

The Mechanic is responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of large diameter piping, tanks, rapid infiltration basins, valves, motors, pumps, and compressors. Specific duties include locating underground utilities, operating a truck, crane, cutting torches and using hand tools.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday. Four 10 hour days

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in the maintenance of water transmission pipelines and distribution facilities.
• Experience in the maintenance of Fleet vehicles, tractor backhoe, farm-type tractors, farm implements, front-end loader, motor grader, and landscape maintenance equipment a plus.
• Requires good reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills; good scientific and mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and other equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Must possess a Florida backflow tester certification and repair certification or obtain one or both within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license, have a safe driving record, and be able to operate vehicles with automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
• Must be willing to work schedules which may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company-provided cell phone, and be willing to respond to emergencies at any time.

$20.60 - $25.74 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contactBeth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.