Water Utilities Mechanic I — On-Call Maintenance Pro

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

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