Treatment Plant Operator

Job no: 541902
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:  - FS-UTILITIES-WASTE WATER

Classification

Title:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and  and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Job Description:

Operate the Water Production Facility and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility in a safe and effective manner while maintaining facility discharge compliance including one of only two North Florida facility discharge in the aquifer. Record all required instrumentation readings, review data and take corrective action based on analysis. Performs required laboratory sample collection and analysis, take corrective action based on analysis. Monitor the status of facility systems, change processes from automatic operation to manual operation as necessary.

Perform required system checkout procedures and calibrations adjust equipment as required.

Record keeping - data entry, logbooks, checklists, lab and calibration sheets etc. Perform routine cleaning and painting of all facility systems: buildings, tanks, equipment, flumes etc. Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment. Maintain plant operation and security status weekends, holidays and after normal working hours. Routinely drive UF vehicle. Provide tours to the public, students and faculty

Performs preventive and/or repair maintenance on assigned equipment necessary for plant operations with the assistance of and in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.

Proof of a State of Florida Class E operator’s license required.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

NORMAL

WORK SCHEDULE:

May work a four-day shift rotation and/or a five-day shift schedule, on call as required and emergencies.

$27.04 Hourly based on experience.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and  and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Preferred:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic mechanical skills, water and wastewater treatment process, computer use and safety rules.

SKILL IN:
Mechanics, water and wastewater treatment process, preventative maintenance and computer programs.

ABILITY TO:
Operate water and/or wastewater plant, interpret results of process control tests and adjust accordingly, maintain proper log sheet, and communicate with preceding and following shift workers.

$27.04 Hourly based on experience.

Health Assessment

Required:

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.