Utility Mechanic I - Distribution

City of Sarasota; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FRS retirement plan

Job summary

City of Sarasota’s Water Utilities department seeks a skilled technician to inspect, repair, and overhaul pumps, meters and electrical equipment across water systems. You will operate heavy maintenance equipment and contribute to the reliability of public water infrastructure.

The role requires reading technical manuals, maintaining records, and sometimes responding to emergencies. On-site work with potential overtime and on-call duties, starting with a high school diploma and License within 18

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year experience in disciplines relating to public works operation and maintenance or related fields.
• Level III Water Distribution License within 18 months of employment.
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs pumps and related equipment in water/wastewater facilities.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on mechanical and electrical components.
• Reads and interprets blueprints; maintains equipment inventories and records.
• May standby for emergency calls on a 24/7 basis.

Skills

Public Works operations

Reading blueprints

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

All current City of Sarasota employees must apply to job postings on the internal career site.Come work at a place where employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride!NOTE: The City of Sarasota is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Veteran, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace employer. Click to view the City's Veterans Recruitment Plan. Click to view a the City's Educational Equivalency Statement.Department:Water UtilitiesEmployee Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeSalary Range:$21.7229 - $26.8411 Hourly / $45,183.63 - $55,829.49 AnnuallyJob Posting Period:September 22, 2026 - October 03, 2026 12:00 A.M.Job Description:OverviewTo inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul pumps, machinery, electrical equipment, piping, meters and related mechanical equipment used in the City's facilities and systems. To operate one or more types of heavy maintenance equipment and automotive equipment in the operations and maintenance of Public Works infrastructure.Essential FunctionsInstalls, maintains, modifies and repairs a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment in the City's water and wastewater collection, distribution, treatment and related facilities and systems, including, but not limited to, pumps, compressors, valves, motors, engines, controllers, conveyor systems, mechanical drives and related or similar systems and equipment.Performs scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and procedures on various mechanical and electrical components of the water and wastewater systems in addition to the maintenance of other equipment.Installs and maintains chemical feed systems, including chlorine, caustic soda, alum, methanol, deodorant, methane gas, polymer and/or aquashade systems.Inspects, records and utilizes charts, dial, gauges, meters and other monitors to determine pressure conditions, flow and feed rates and other operating conditions. Performs routine adjustments in response to monitoring results.Performs a variety of service activities relating to the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems, such as digging trenches for mains, excavating for services and hydrants, locating valves and blowouts in water mains and making repairs.Performs routine electric and/or acetylene welding, brazing and/or soldering repairs and fabrications as required.Checks, adjusts and maintains equipment service records.Prepares routine reports and maintains daily records and logs.Reads and interprets blueprints as required to repair, maintain or build equipment.Maintains inventory of equipment, spare parts and other required materials, initiates orders or recommendations for required parts and equipment or additional stock.May standby for and answer emergency calls to repair equipment on an \"on call, 24 hour per day\" basis.The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.One year experience in disciplines relating to public works operation and maintenance, or water utility operations and maintenance, or natural gas utility operations and maintenance, or general commercial or residential construction, or land clearing, or pipeline construction, or landscaping and irrigation, or plumbing, or metal fabrication or machining, or manufacturing, or farming or ranching, or building maintenance, or machine/equipment operation or maintenance, or warehouse/dock work, or other similar activities.Obtain a Level III Water Distribution License within 18 months of employment in position.Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License.Job Based CompetenciesAbility to tolerate, ascend and descend equipment with \"high-rise\" operators stations.Skill in the use and maintenance of tools used in the maintenance and repair of treatment facility machinery and related equipment.Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, sketches, drawings, maps and blueprints.Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in the maintenance, servicing and repair of pumps, motors, gear drives and related water and wastewater treatment facilities machinery and equipment.Ability to locate, diagnose and evaluate causes of equipment failure.Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Public Works staff, staff of other City Departments and Offices and the general public.ResponsibilityUnder the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Generally no supervision is exercised; may occasionally direct the work of others on specific projects.Physical RequirementsThis position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with a variety of weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, and atmospheric conditions. Visual acuity is required to operate automotive equipment and perform maintenance tasks. Worker is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.Public ContactGood interpersonal skills are an important component of this position. Although public contact is limited, when such contacts occur, incumbent is expected to respond courteously and responsively to questions relating to the purpose and scope of repairs and similar questions. Other public contacts may be required from time to time to explain aspects of the operation and functioning of the City's Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities mechanical equipment and systems.Retirement BenefitThe City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at [e-mail] or via phone at 941-263-6299.For questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email [e-mail]