Water​/Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues.

We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

The City of Groveland, known as “The City of Natural Charm and Unlimited Possibilities,” is one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to to support the operation and maintenance of our water and wastewater treatment facilities.

In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems and equipment essential to the treatment process, including pumps, motors, VFD’s, valves, piping, blowers, and chemical feed systems. You’ll also assist with troubleshooting issues at lift stations, remote pump stations, and other infrastructure critical to water quality and environmental protection. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving mechanical, electrical problems, and contributing to the sustainability of our natural resources, this position offers a challenging and rewarding career path.

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems including pumps, motors, valves, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components such as control panels, motor starters, relays, sensors, and wiring associated with treatment plant operations.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and automation systems used in water and wastewater processes.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support emergency repairs and respond to equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair piping systems, hydraulic components, and rotating equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and parts usage in the CMMS software.
• Collaborate with operators and other team members to support continuous plant operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements or replacements as needed.
• Assists with the maintenance of the inventory control program for the project.
• Performs housekeeping duties in the maintenance department and on maintenance vehicles.
• Performs all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performs all work to produce an end result which meets all goals and objectives.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Monday – Friday, 6am-2:30pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water and wastewater system. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Availability for standby duty working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in the maintenance of reclaimed water transmission and distribution facilities, tractor backhoe,…