NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic
DeSoto County, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$16.85/hr - $26.12/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic for the DeSoto Board of County Commissioners in Florida. This role involves skilled work in the inspection, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and repair of equipment related to water and wastewater systems.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks in inspection, maintenance and repairing equipment associated with the County’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems to include water storage and pumping stations and lift stations
Responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks in inspection, maintenance and repairing equipment associated with the County’s Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Facilities to include all water and wastewater plants
Inspects and performs daily maintenance; prepares routine reports and maintains daily records and logs
Follows established preventive maintenance procedures regarding all phases of collection and distribution systems
Operates and maintains light maintenance service equipment including maintenance service truck, backhoes, dump trucks, trailers, loaders, wrenches, Torches, welders, pump alignment tools, and a wide variety of hand tools. – Uses sound judgment to recognize and report unusual conditions
Ensures job site safety through traffic control and equipment locations
Fills out work orders and submits requisitions for supplies
Monitors records, dials, and charts to determine conditions; performs routine adjustments in response to monitoring results
Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot electrical and electrical equipment in and around Distribution, Treatment and Collection Systems
Ability to enter into Confine Spaces
Maintains cleanliness of work area
Provides valve and equipment adjustments
Responds to customers as result of quality-of-service concerns
Participates in emergency response and scheduled on call program. – Participates in emergency response programs
Responds to after-hours emergency calls
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience
Must have a valid Florida driver's license
Knowledge in the repair of all systems in the utility service area
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the workplace
Ability to input information into a personal computer
Ability to use sound judgment in detecting and correcting unusual conditions, or recommending repair scheduling
Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and blueprints in performance of job duties
Skill in the proper use and operation of tools and machinery used in job tasks
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to respond in a professional manner to complaints or inquiries from a variety of sources
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates and County officials
Basic knowledge of electrical control panels and troubleshooting
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance such as hospital, accident, cancer, short-term and long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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