Maintenance Mechanic - Water

The Future Lives Here! Starting in April 2026, the City will join the Florida Retirement System (FRS). This means expanded retirement benefits and stronger financial security for our employees. General Function

A maintenance mechanic is responsible for the satisfactory performance of light and heavy manual tasks involved in the maintenance of water/wastewater division equipment, building, facilities, and grounds as assigned. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor or foreman, but many tasks assigned are routine and repetitive in nature and once learned, should be carried on without difficulty and under general supervision.

Work is evaluated by observation of completed tasks; work is reviewed through oral and written reports, attendance, safety, cooperation, knowledge of job duties, and ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Supervisor or designee

None

• Responsible for performance of light and heavy manual labor as assigned.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools and pumps; assists in maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Required to work extended hours when needed.
• Performs work in and repairs tanks, sludge filters, aerators, filtration equipment, ditches, trenches, lift stations, manholes, main lines, leak detection, and services laterals.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and grounds; cuts grass and does grounds-keeping activities as assigned.
• Ability to safely operate the division’s new and existing tools, vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintains assigned equipment, performs required repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Performs work in compliance with work safety standards and procedures.
• Responds to emergency callouts.
• Cross-train as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Must have experience with pumps, electrical/mechanical equipment, and plumbing.
• Must have good knowledge of water and wastewater construction, inspection, and maintenance.
• Must be able to take and pass an aptitude test.
• Ability to perform work requiring heavy physical activity and outdoor work in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of operating water and wastewater equipment and tools.
• Nature of work requires endurance, coordination, and dexterity.
• Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection A or C License is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, manholes, and trenches.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess a valid state of Florida CDL Class B, with tanker endorsement license.
• Must pass the background screening process.

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Judgment – Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work – Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability – Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety –…