Utility Specialist I-Meters

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County in Naples, FL is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Public Utilities Department. The role performs specialized maintenance on water utilities, meter maintenance, and related projects, including backflow devices and valve work.

It requires attention to safety and the ability to follow procedures and document daily work orders. New hires start at entry pay and may be advanced with qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Entry point may depend on qualifications.
• Sacramento Water Distribution Operator course within 6 months.
• Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly cert within 6 months.
• Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License within 18 months.
• Florida Driver’s License with endorsements to drive County vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized maintenance work in an assigned section of the Public Utilities Department.
• Maintains meters and water utilities; handles valves and backflow devices.
• Responds to after-hours calls and coordinates resources.
• Operates machinery and tools used in department projects.
• Maintains safety and keeps records and forms up to date.
• Monitors inventory and ensures supplies are available.
• Prepares forms, reports, and time cards.
• Keeps knowledge of laws and attends trainings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs specialized maintenance work in an assigned section of the Public Utilities Department.

• Performs specialized maintenance work which involves meter maintenance and water utilities maintenance.
• Performs various tasks involving water utilities maintenance projects; performs preventive maintenance on equipment; assembles and repairs backflow devices; conducts cross-connection control inspections of customers; repairs or replaces sustaining, regulation, and pressure reducing valves.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty; determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines need to request location of utility services.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck/vehicle and trailer.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools operable.
• Monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, daily activity logs, inspection forms, work orders, maintenance records, charts, time cards, leave requests, or other documents.
• Operates a personal computer as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, methods, and procedures; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• High school diploma or GED* required.
• Five (5) months of related experience preferred.
• Fingerprinting required.
• *General Educational Development (GEDs) must be issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator. For Florida, the approved GED Administrator would be the Florida Department of Education (public schools or adult education centers).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must complete the Sacramento Water Distribution Operator correspondence course within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.