Industrial Wastewater Mechanic

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. The position performs electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial water, wastewater treatment equipment, pumping stations, and all related equipment.

Electrical/Mechanical Technician 1 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.

• Repair and maintain various types of equipment related to wastewater and water treatment facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, turbines, compressors, generators, chemical feed systems, and control panels.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting 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.

• Completion of a two‑year technical or vocational program in mechanical skills 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 months of hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) driving report.
• Assignment to work a variety of scheduled work, including compulsory 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.

• Ability to follow blueprints, P&, and process diagrams.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan.
• Generous leave time: take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: county gyms available 24/7 and wellness programs.
• Deferred compensation: build savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options.

Entry level

Full‑time

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the link below:
Electrical/Mechanical Technician 1