Utility Maintenance Technician - Citrus County, FL : Job Details

Salary: $22.25 HourlyLocation : Citrus County, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 25-20Department: Public WorksDivision: Solid Waste ManagementOpening Date: 10/29/2024Closing Date: ContinuousGeneral Description The Utility Maintenance Technician position will be shared 50/50 between the Solid Waste Management division and Utility Operations division within Water Resources. The Division of Solid Waste Management is dedicated to ensuring the safe, environmentally responsible, and secure disposal of solid waste for Citrus County residents and businesses. The mission of the Division of Utility Operations and Maintenance is to provide safe, dependable, and aesthetically pleasing potable water and environmentally sensitive wastewater effluent.The Utility Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance and repairs at County water, wastewater plants and lift stations as needed, routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs on the landfill leachate collection system. Ensures daily operations are maintained in accordance with operating permit. The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Essential Functions UTILITY OPERATIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs on-going inspections and oversees preventive maintenance program to ensure adequate mechanical operation.
• Troubleshoots equipment through work orders or verbal direction. Determines necessary repairs and makes recommendations to supervisor regarding actions needed. Performs such work as feasible and appropriate.
• Removes, troubleshoots, and repairs various equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, gear drives, mechanical bar- screens, gear boxes, valves, blowers, and other types of equipment related to water or wastewater treatment plants and pumping facilities.
• Services and maintains various emergency generators.
• Performs basic maintenance and troubleshoots various electrical equipment. Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on electric motors, as needed.
• Utilizes various mechanical, welding, plumbing and mechanists' tools to fabricate, rebuild, strengthen, and maintain several parts and pieces of plant equipment.
• Performs maintenance and preventive maintenance on equipment, facilities, pipes, valves, and related fittings, including painting and emergency repairs.
• Maintains accurate work records, preventative maintenance records, computer directed preventative maintenance, as required.
• Serves as leader in completion of work projects.
• Inspects and repairs water filtration equipment, pumps, and storage tanks.
• Performs various duties related to plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and metal fabrication.
• Assumes regularly scheduled on-call responsibilities and maintains 24/7 contact to assist and respond to emergency water and sewer repairs, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/LANDFILL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains required logs of operations, record meter and gauge readings. Completes timely required data entry for quarterly state reports.
• Interacts with Landfill Operations staff to maintain current knowledge of operations that effect leachate collection.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems dealing with pumps and controls in leachate systems including pumps, pressure transducers, bubblers, and electrical controls.
• Monitors daily recording of control readings and performs data entry into computer system.
• Pulls, cleans, and replaces pumps ranging from 1 HP to 10 HP.
• Troubleshoots Remote Telemetry Units (RTU), Telemetry control units (TCU), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and pressure transducer communication.
• Monitors the operation of landfill gas flare and blower system, takes daily readings from gas analyzer and condensate meter.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in plant maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment,
  • Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with N endorsement.
  • Generator Operation and Maintenance class and must attend continuing education classes as required to maintain license.
• Must have or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment,
  • Class C Collection System certification
  • Landfill Spotter training certificate
• Must attend a training class or complete coursework in SCADA/Telemetry.
• Ability to effectively use standard maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (includes nights and weekend) to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to interpret as built drawings and sketches, read, and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, construction, and mechanic drawings.
• Requires ability to work outdoors under unpleasant conditions.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires standing and walking most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders, and on occasion kneeling, balancing, and throwing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involves simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, working in darkness, and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information Employee Benefits at a GlanceMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance Employee Health & Wellness Center Florida Retirement System (FRS) Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000 Long Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 11 Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick LeavePlease visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process. Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. PLEASE NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applied for positions that are classified as managerial/supervisory unless excluded. For details, please refer to Section 110.205(2), F.S. Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the Public Records Law, applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the Public Records Law / The Sunshine Law / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).**Wellness Incentive: New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are not nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit for more details.Other Benefits:

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assistance Program
• ComPsych Programs
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, 01 A minimum requirement for this position is 2 years of relevant experience in plant maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please indicate how you meet this minimum requirement in the work history and/or additional information sections of this application.

• I understand and have provided this information in my application..
• N/A

02 I am available to work after normal business hours (includes nights and weekends) to respond to emergencies.

• Yes, I am available to work after normal business hours (including nights and weekends) to respond to emergencies
• No, I am not available to work after normal business hours (including nights and weekends) to respond to emergencies

03 Please check EACH of the 5 BOXES BELOW to confirm these sections on YOUR APPLICATION ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. If the sections mentioned below are left blank, your application will NOT be considered. PLEASE BE AS ACCURATE AND DETAILED AS POSSIBLE.ALL 5 boxes must be checked to confirm the application is accurately, complete, and verified.

• Education Section (must be completed)
• Work History Section (Including your most recent employment). PLEASE BE AS DETAILED AS POSSIBLE.
• STARTING and ENDING dates of ALL previous positions listed on this application
• Current and Previous Employer information is provided in full
• My application is complete and verified

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