Industrial Wastewater Mechanic

2 weeks ago


St Petersburg, FL, United States Pinellas County Government Full time
Protecting public health and the environment is a top priority in Pinellas County Utilities. If wastewater treatment is your specialty, check out this great opportunity...

This is an entry level position leading to a fully certified electrical mechanical technician position. Position will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial water, wastewater treatment equipment, pumping stations and all related equipment.

This Electrical/Mechanical Technician 1 (Industrial Wastewater Mechanic) position is located at: South Cross Bayou, WWTP, 7401 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

What Will You Do?
  • Repair and maintenance of various types of equipment related to wastewater and water treatment facilities.
  • Trouble shooting mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, turbines, compressors, generators, chemical feed systems; control panels.
  • Perform electrical trouble shooting and repair on supply and control components.
  • Perform welding and fabrication of equipment.
  • Repair metal/PVC piping and fittings.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on process equipment.
  • Generate Work Management - Maximo work orders
  • Generate Order Requests for material purchase
  • Work with spreadsheet applications to generate equipment reports.
  • Work various hours or shifts as needed or assigned.
  • Utilize work management system to produce spreadsheet applications and equipment reports.
  • Daily use of various software applications to perform job duties.
What Do You Need?
  • Completion of a two-year technical or vocational program in mechanical skilled or electrical trades in Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance; or
  • 2 years of journeyman experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy mechanical equipment and machinery in Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance; or
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver License within 6 month of hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) driving report.
  • Assignment to work a variety of work work scheduled including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
  • Must be able to perform Standby rotation and after-hour call-out duties required for field operations and emergency events.
  • Participate in mandatory Emergency Response Plan Phase 1 or Phase 2 as delineated.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to follow blueprints, P & ID, and process diagrams.
Why Choose Pinellas County

When you join Pinellas County, you're not just taking on a job-you're investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
  • Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
  • Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
  • To learn more, see What We Offer

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