UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

POSITION TITLE:                 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I 

POSITION ID NUMBER:     8056

DEPARTMENT:                    OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO:                       MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR    

BASE PAY RATE:                  $16.86 PER HOUR / $35,068.80 YEARLY 

FLSA STATUS:                      NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

KEY WORDS:                       FACILITY AND GROUNDS, MAINTENANCE, SODA/SAND BLASTING, MOWING, PAINTING, 

POSITION PROGRESSION BASE RATES:

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I:                  $16.86 PER HOUR     $35,068.80 YEARLY

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II:                 $19.30 PER HOUR     $40,144.00 YEARLY

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, SR:              $20.65 PER HOUR     $42,952.00 YEARLY

Job Summary: Maintenance of gas distribution and transmission stations; including all mowing, painting, and soda blasting.

Incumbents in this position will be held to the District’s Gold Standard for Customer Service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Uses and maintains lawn equipment (riding mower, walk behind mower, weed eater, pump spray bottle, and other hand tools).
2. Hangs company and no smoking signs in accordance with Okaloosa Gas District Policy.
3. Repairs and maintains fences, vaults, chains and locks in order to keep District property secure and safe.
4. Assists with media blasting and coating application at stations. Removes existing coating and recoats piping. 
5. Cleans equipment, loads materials, hooks-up heavy equipment, etc.
6. Must be able to safely and responsibly operate the automotive vehicle assigned. Must maintain assigned vehicle through appropriate operator maintenance and by keeping said vehicle clean and neat at all times.
7. Maintains tools and equipment in prescribed manner.
8. Maintains control of inventory items obtained from stock or carried on truck.
9. Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The preceding is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are essential job functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School plus zero to two years of experience.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Skills to follow instructions, written or verbal, to assist other employees with daily activities or assigned jobs.
2. Ability to recognize, to understand, to follow, and enforce safety procedures.
3. Requires ability to read records, reports, policies and procedure manuals.
4. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the public and co-workers.
5. Ability to accurately read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
6. Ensures proper care in use and maintenance of equipment and supplies issued for job use.
7. This position requires knowledge and task evaluation as determined by Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration rule CFR 49, Part 192; Subpart N: Operator Qualifications (OQ).

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
2. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade; skill in performing routine manual labor.
3. Capability to perform construction and demolition; to load and unload materials and/or equipment at job site.
4. Skill in use of materials and/or equipment in assigned area.
5. Ability to effectively communicate.
6. Basic data entry and/or word processing skills
7. Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS:

1. Must be appropriately dressed in a clean and neat District authorized uniform during work hours.
2. May be required to work other than normal work schedules.
3. May be required to work overtime with little notice
4. Physical Effort: Considerable physical Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work/exertion is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
5. Working Conditions and Hazards: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Work involves considerable exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
6. Respirator Fit Test: Required to pass a respirator fit test and utilize respirator during blasting and painting operations.
7. DRUG TESTING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS: Employees in this classification will be subject to undergo testing for illegal drugs in accordance with DOT Pipeline Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulation, Title 40 (49 CFR), Part 199.

BENEFITS:

Okaloosa Gas Districts offers a competitive benefits package, including:

BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 92% employer paid for family,

BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family,

BCBS Vision,

Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),

Life insurance 100% employer paid,

Short Term Disability 100% employer paid,

Long Term Disability 100% employer paid,

Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid,

AFLAC supplemental insurance,

Air Ambulance insurance,

Pet insurance,

Vacation Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based for the first 5 years, increases thereafter,

Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based

11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas

401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)

457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Gym reimbursement/incentive up to $50 per month

Health Fair 100% employer paid

Wellness Program w/ incentives

Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year

Uniforms 100% employer paid

Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program

Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party

and up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 850-729-4700 or careers@okaloosagas.com for assistance.