Lift Station Technician - Public Utilities - R20048

Sarasota County Government • Full-time • Sarasota, Florida, United States • $22.14 - $24.42 / hour • 12h ago

About Our Job

Are you someone who has a background working with electrical and pumps? Do you have experience in installing, and providing maintenance, or enjoy troubleshooting equipment? We are looking for a Lift Station Technician for Sarasota County.Job Description:

Apply today and join our amazing Utilities team!

About this role

As a Skilled Trades Worker II

Install, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment located on and within Public Utilities facilities, including, but not limited to, pumps, pump valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, motor controls, electronic filtering, and switching systems.
Document and maintain work orders, parts inventory, and safety records.
Proficient in the operation of an electric multimeter, voltmeter, and megohmmeter, battery operator tools, hand tools, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment.
Operate crane trucks to remove and install pumps from wet wells and other lift station maintenance activities.
Read and follow color codes, wiring diagrams and schematics, blueprints, plans, and written instructions.
Lift Station sneak peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObJsHnXpNAI

As a Skilled Trades Worker III

Work performed as a Skilled Trades Worker II.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Skilled Trades Workers II.

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
*On-Call Required.

About You

Skilled Trades Worker II: Starting Pay: $22.14 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater collection field and or experience performing pump, valve, or hydraulic system repair and maintenance including electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
The ability to acquire a Class "A" CDL with air brake endorsement within six (6) months at the time of hire. Paid for by Sarasota County!
Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Skilled Trades Worker III: Starting Pay: $24.42 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Six (6) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater collection field and or experience performing pump, valve, or hydraulic system repair and maintenance including electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
The ability to acquire a Class "A" CDL with air brake endorsement within six (6) months at the time of hire. Paid for by Sarasota County!
Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

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Employee Type:

Regular (Budgeted)Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

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