Maintenance Worker - SFO

Under supervision of the Crew leader, Utility Mechanic II, and/or Supervisor II, performs heavy underground utility work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks. Employee performs laboring tasks requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and construction equipment with frequent use of light to heavy automotive equipment. Employee is responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and/or equipment assigned to the department.

Employee may perform janitorial duties when required.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Crew leader, Utility Mechanic II, and/or Supervisor II, performs heavy underground utility work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks. Employee performs laboring tasks requiring the use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and construction equipment with frequent use of light to heavy automotive equipment. Employee is responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and/or equipment assigned to the department.

Employee may perform janitorial duties when required.

• Assists Crew leader, Utility Mechanic II, Supervisor II, and other maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and construction projects.
• Installs, repairs, and inspects water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, fire hydrants, and related water/wastewater collections infrastructure.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Drives heavy trucks, operates boom truck, tractor/loader and other equipment used in underground utility related work.
• Maintains accurate written logs and records.
• May be required to work a standby rotation or during a declared/undeclared emergency.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Must possess the physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor.
• Be able to learn and/or possess basic knowledge of water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, and fire hydrants, and the methods and procedures required to install, repair, and inspect related water/wastewater collections infrastructure.
• Read maps and street guides so as to navigate around the City of Cocoa service area.
• Use common types of mechanical tools used in the repair and maintenance of utility infrastructure; this includes pipe wrenches, screw drivers, adjustable open-end wrenches, and other related tools.
• Basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division sufficient to read water meters, compute water volumes and pressures, and to compute distances.
• Take measurements with a measuring tape 50 feet or 100 feet in length.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements.
• Read water meters.
• Operate a personal computer and calculator in the performance of assigned duties.
• Speak clearly and concisely in order to communicate effectively in person, mobile phone, and over a two-way radio.
• Follow oral and/or written instructions sufficient to perform assigned work duties.
• Read and understand procedural and training manuals, memos, departmental directives, and street guides of the City of Cocoa and surrounding area.
• Write legible, concise, and accurate reports of work performed during assigned work shift.
• Handle difficult customers and/or situations in a calm manner while presenting a positive image of the Utilities Department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED certificate with one (1) year of previous experience working in utility maintenance or related construction preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must possess a valid state of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license…