Maintenance Worker I

Salary: $18.25 Hourly
Location : Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-102
Department: Utilities / Sellers Treatment Plant
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Supervisor II, performs heavy manual work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks. The Maintenance Worker I-Sellers performs treatment plant maintenance, building maintenance, and assists with some janitorial and grounds keeping duties. Employee performs laboring tasks requiring the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment, and light automotive equipment and responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and/or equipment used.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works with wastewater treatment plant maintenance personnel performing preventative, corrective, and constructive maintenance tasks.
• Operates hand and power tools, wrenches, hoists, jacks, paint brushes, air compressors, lubrication equipment, pumps, and miscellaneous lawn maintenance equipment.
• Operates small tractor as needed for a variety of maintenance and landscaping projects.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Performs janitorial work such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning windows, painting, vacuuming and general cleanup.
• Applies fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides and maintains landscape plants, pruning and trimming of shrubs and trees.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared or undeclared emergency.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and landscape maintenance equipment.
• Skill in physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment and small tractor.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in cooperation with plant maintenance and operations personnel and/or outside contractors when duties require a group effort.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


High school diploma or GED certificate with one (1) year of experience working in water or wastewater treatment plant equipment maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Qualifications:
For positions requiring the operation of City vehicles, must possess a valid current Florida driver's license, or be able to acquire one within 45 days of hire.



ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
The work is generally heavy and may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.
• Crawling: Ability to frequently move on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Ability to frequently bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.
• Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.
• Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions.
• Pulling / Pushing: Ability to occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds.
• Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Ability to frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, operating motor vehicles; including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work may be performed in both in and out-of-door environments with exposure to the wind, rain, cold, heat and cramped spaces.
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability

* 11 Paid Holidays per year

* Vacation & Sick Time
* Complimentary Health Clinic

* Retirement

* Discounts, Wellness Benefits, and much more!
01


Do you possess a high school diploma or GED certificate with one (1) year of experience working in water or wastewater treatment plant equipment maintenance?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a valid current State of Florida driver's license or are you able to acquire one within 45 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question