Utilities Maintenance Technician

Utilities Maintenance Technician The City of Naples is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair pumps, motors, electrical/mechanical controls, valves, and pipe work for City utilities operations. This position may be filled at the Utilities Maintenance Technician I, II, or III level depending on the candidate's qualifications, experience, licenses, and certifications. Salary will be commensurate with the level at which the position is filled. The following duties are normal for this position: Installs, maintains, replaces, and/or repairs various electrical/mechanical components and equipment, i.e., pumps, motors, gates, blowers, meters, switches, transformers, fans, belt presses, compressors, generators, pressure and flow control valves, check valves, sediment filters, and pipe lines; may perform welding and fabrication of needed parts. Inspects components and equipment for proper operating condition; observes actions and records readings and test results of all work/service performed; disassembles and inspects internal components and working condition; recognizes and reports any detected deterioration, repair needs, and maintenance needs to supervisor. Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and manual control systems; calibrates electronic control systems; reads and interprets electrical schematics, blueprints, diagrams, plans, and/or sketches in the preparation and performance of tasks. Adheres to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; wears protective gear. Orders materials, parts, supplies, components, and/or equipment to maintain service truck inventory and for assigned work orders. Maintains detailed and accurate records and logs of all work performed, vehicle inspections, supplies/materials used, and conditions observed. Participates in emergency preparedness planning per established procedures; prepares chain saws and tools; prepares shop and trucks; stages all equipment; transports generators to essential sites. Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Performance aptitudes required include: Data utilization Human interaction Equipment, machinery, tools, and materials utilization Verbal aptitude Mathematical aptitude Functional reasoning Situational reasoning Minimum qualifications required include: Utilities Maintenance Technician I - $23.06/hour High school diploma or GED 2 years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license, Class "E", with a driving record that meets or exceeds minimum City standards. FWPCOA Utilities Maintenance Level III Certification FDEP Water Distribution Level III License within 2 years of employment Utilities Maintenance Technician II - $24.84/hour High school diploma or GED 5 years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance Must possess and maintain a valid Florida commercial driver license, Class "B", with a driving record that meets or exceeds minimum City standards. FWPCOA Utilities Maintenance Level III Certification FDEP Water Distribution Level II License Utilities Maintenance Technician III - $26.09/hour High school diploma or GED 5 years of experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance Must possess and maintain a valid Florida commercial driver license, Class "B", with a driving record that meets or exceeds minimum City standards. FWPCOA Utilities Maintenance Level II Certification and/or Wastewater Collection Technician Class "B" FDEP Water Distribution Level I License Other requirements include: The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew, or snuff.