Venice Gardens Treatment Plant Maintenance - Skilled Trades Worker III - R20832

Job Title

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Do you have experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, and installation work? Join our team to repair, maintain, and install a variety of industrial electrical and mechanical equipment and systems across all Public Utilities water/wastewater facilities. Apply today to turn your skills into meaningful work that makes a difference in the Sarasota County community!

Job Description:

• Install, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment located on and within Public Utilities facilities
• Mechanical and Electrical equipment may be; pumps valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, motor controls, electronic filtering and switching systems, injection wells, chemical feed pumps, and chemical delivery systems
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and County safety requirements, lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, and general industry safety rules

Work Hours:

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

Minimum Qualifications

• A High school diploma or its equivalent
• Six (6) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater, industrial electrician, or mechanic field
• Class "A" CDL required within six (6) months from the date of hire (Paid for by Sarasota County!)
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in the operation of a 1.5-ton crane truck
• Proficient in the operation of and electric multimeter, voltmeter, and megohmmeter
• Experience with pump or motor repair, control panel repair, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and welding
• Certification(s) from trade school in pumps, valves, electrical or fluid mechanics
• Must have the skill to be able to dismantle and reinstall mechanical and electrical equipment and work with 440volt electrical current

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 for a period of five (5) years.

*Enjoy the perks of uniforms and steel-toed boots provided and paid for by the County!

Starting Pay

$24.42 (Step 1)

Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

License Incentive Pay Opportunities:

• Class 1 License: + $1.50/ hour

• Class 2 License: + $1.00/ hour

• Class 3 License: + $0.50/ hour

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!)

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