Pump & Motor Technician

***Position open until June 8, 2024***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Position Function:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division in inspecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, and/or modifying water and wastewater facilities and/or systems to include, but not limited to, pumps, motors, engines, hydraulics, electrical equipment, meters, compressors, valves, controllers, conveyor systems, feed systems, and other items related to wastewater lift stations, drainage stations and/or water pump or transfer stations.

Essential Duties:

1. Performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division in inspecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, and/or modifying water and wastewater facilities and/or systems to include, but not limited to, pumps, motors, engines, hydraulics, electrical equipment, meters, compressors, valves, controllers, conveyor systems, feed systems, and other items related to wastewater lift stations, drainage stations and/or water pump or transfer stations.
   
   
2. Performs duties to plan and implement preventative and routine maintenance schedules. Duties may include the fabrication and/or modification of parts and assemblies, electrical work, and digging or excavating work sites. Responsible for maintaining maintenance inventory records, and inventory control.
   
   
3. Performs facility and grounds maintenance duties. Duties include but are not limited to, painting, mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, landscaping, edging, and building maintenance and set-up.
   
   
4. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Environment:

Duties are performed primarily within an outdoor environment or setting. Exposure to electrical and chemical hazards; odor; sewage; vibration; loud noise; blood-borne pathogens; inclement weather; and dust, allergens, and mold.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED, and one (1) to three (3) years work related experience as a Mechanic, Pump, and Motor Mechanic, or related field is required.

• Water Distribution Operator license or Wastewater Collections certification required (as per division assigned).

• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.

• Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.

• Must be able to understand and comprehend technical instructions and manuals.

• Ability to read, interpret and understand schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings/renderings.

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions and/or directions.

• Ability to read, write and keep logbooks, inventory records, logbooks, purchase orders, and work requests.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public.

• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and pressure in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to be on-call and call-out.

• Thorough knowledge of electrical safety and workplace safety practices and procedures, including but not limited to, lockout/tagout.

• Thorough knowledge of mechanics.

• Thorough knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, pumps, valves, generators, welding, and other related areas of knowledge.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class B - CDL.

• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.