Mechanical Technician I

Performs highly skilled work that supports the standards of operation and maintenance for the Agency. Position participates in development of SOPs, planning functions and establishing quality assurance /control mechanisms.
Position requires extensive knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and wellfields, and other source water supplies, including the interrelationship between well pumps, plant pumps, treatment equipment and controls.
Position requires considerable written, oral, computer communication and analytical skills. Performance is evaluated through periodic conferences, reports and the administrative review process.

Water Production Roles:

1. Serves as a support to staff in: 
   1. Researching methods for improving the Agency in support of the mission, vision and values.
   2. Developing and reviewing Agency plans and improvements that support the Agency mission, vision and values. 
   3. Engineering, Operations, Construction, and other departments as requested.

1. Ability to work effectively in a team-based organization focused on continuous improvement; establish and maintain a positive customer service attitude and effective working relationships with internal and external customers; demonstration of strong two-way communication skills, including the ability to listen, explain, and facilitate; ability to ask for input; offer help without being asked; accept suggestions; work with others to solve problems; and provide recognition and encouragement; ability to address team members’ needs, identifying issues and concerns, exploring solutions, and implementing improvements. Seek ways to continuously improve processes.

• Participates and assists in shutdowns, repairs, and restart work undertaken by Agency employees and by contracted companies to improve and restore Agency infrastructure capabilities.  
• Assists in the development of startup, transfer and shutdown plans for water plants and pipelines.
• Assist operations with necessary reporting tasks such as annual meter run, FDEP inspections as well as bacteriological sample collections, setup and confirmation.
• Performs routine and non-routine adjustment, troubleshooting and repair of equipment that is of a highly technical nature.
• Accepts fuel and chemical deliveries, as needed, and participates in chemical spill response and clean-up activities.
• Inspects water treatment plants, booster stations, wellfield equipment and machinery to determine that all machinery is operating properly.
• Identifies and repairs operational and mechanical deficiencies and malfunctions in the operating systems.
• Performs underground utility locates. 
• Performs custodial activities in maintaining buildings and grounds.
• Attends and participates in Agency safety training program and maintains proficiency with respirator use, CPR and first aid, forklift and manlift safety, confined space procedures, electrical safe work practices, lockout/tagout procedures, chemical safe handling and personal protective equipment (PPE) use, trenching and shoring procedures, and traffic safety.
• Takes corrective action, as directed, to insure the consistent delivery of quality water according to all State and federal regulations and contractual requirements.
• Communicates effectively with staff of member governments and Agency management personnel.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) system to document corrective and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Participates in cross training program, as requested.
• Completes work according to guidelines provided by the Scheduler/Planner when applicable. 
• Completes work in support of meeting department and team performance indicators and measures.
• Participates in on-call program is required (after manager approval).
• Observes Safety Policies and Procedures in accordance with the Agency Safety Program
• Performs related work as directed.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in water infrastructure maintenance; OR an equivalent or greater combination of education, training and experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, preferably in water infrastructure maintenance, which demonstrates exceptional skills and knowledge.
• A working knowledge of FAC 62-555 Permitting, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Public Water Systems to be further developed with time.
• Must have working knowledge of basic computer skills, with experience utilizing spreadsheets and databases to enter and maintain information related to maintenance operations.

• High school diploma, GED, vocational or trade school certifications

• Valid driver’s license

• FDEP/NELAC certification for coliform testing and water sampling

• FDEP recognized backflow tester certification 
• FDEP recognized backflow repairer certification 
• FDEP Level 3 Distribution System Operator License 
• CPR and first aid training and certification
• Confined space training 
• Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP) training
• Lock out/tag out training
• Trenching and shoring training
• Arc flash training
• Chemical safe handling and PPE use
• OSHA Haz-Woper 24-hr certification

• Job Knowledge
• Work Planning & Initiative
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making
• Productivity (Quantity & Quality of Work)
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.