NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Lift Station Tech Apprentice
Leesburg, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$18.08/hr - $18.08/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Lift Station Tech Apprentice to join the City of Leesburg's Public Works Department. The role involves learning to maintain Lift Stations, performing preventive maintenance, installations, repairs, and troubleshooting malfunctions under general supervision.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Learns how to troubleshoot Lift Station malfunctions and performs repairs
Learns how to removes and replaces equipment or components; installs new equipment or components
Maintains lift station facility and grounds including mowing grass, cleaning area of trash and debris, and other maintenance
Learns how to evaluate system readings, run time meter readings
Monitors condition of vehicles assigned; performs minor maintenance and service; reports major malfunctions to supervisor
Attends division staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical classes to improve technical skills
This position is subject to assigned on call rotation
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school diploma or GED
Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment
Must obtain TTC approved certification within 18 months of hire (City can provide training, but preferred at time of hire)
Must obtain Confined Space Entry Certification within 18 months of hire (City can provide training but preferred at time of hire)
Must obtain a Class C Wastewater Collections Certification within 18 months of hire
Must be available for call to duty at any time pertaining to system emergencies
This position requires employees to reside within a 20-mile radius of the city limits of Leesburg within 6 (six) months of employment due to on call rotation requirement
Preferred
TTC approved certification at time of hire
Confined Space Entry Certification at time of hire
Benefits
Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.
Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.
Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.
Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.
Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%. Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account.
Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.
Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays.
PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.
Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.
Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.
Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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