Utility Specialist II - Wastewater

Collier County Realty Corp; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County in Florida is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker to perform specialized maintenance in the Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of the Public Utilities Department. The role covers construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment including filters, grit systems, pumps, and lift stations, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience; fingerprinting is required and a Florida

Qualifications

• One year of related maintenance experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with endorsements to drive County vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Wastewater Treatment Facilities: operates, repairs and calibrates equipment (filters, grit systems, bar screens, pumps, lift stations, blowers, motors).
• Performs safety procedures and maintains work records, reports and inspections.
• Coordinates with supervisor and other divisions to plan and complete maintenance tasks.
• Works under Essential Employees guidelines during emergencies.

Skills

Experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

Performs skilled labor work in the construction, maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of Wastewater Treatment Plants, including a variety of manual labor tasks. Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on plant equipment and processes including sand filters, grit systems, bar screens, irrigation systems, lift stations and various pumps, blowers, and motors; maintains facility Odor control units, to include meter calibration, chemical cleaning of units, and all associated maintenance and repairs; maintains facility grounds to include trash removal, pressure washing, and painting of all facility structures, processes, and equipment. Coordinates valve maintenance activities; raises/lowers valve boxes; and replaces damaged, defective, or outdated valves. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Prepares, completes and/or receives various forms, reports, correspondence, checklists, work orders, valve isolation forms, valve maintenance forms, data recorder sheets, pump activity reports, lift station sheets, maintenance reports, charts, timecards, leave requests, calibration logs or other documents. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, contractors, utility companies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Other duties as assigned for upkeep, maintenance, or repairs of the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Supplemental Information

No supervisory responsibility for this position.

Working Conditions

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED* required.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Fingerprinting Required.
• 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.

Supplemental information

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.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. Veterans’ Preference is provided to eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.