Plant Specialist Trainee/I/II/III
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Energy/Power Generation
Utility Technician
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.
Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.
Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Water Division ensures a safe and reliable water supply for all of Orange County Utilities customers. The Water Reclamation Division operates three regional water supply facilities and nine satellite water supply facilities that collectively produce approximately 60 million gallons per day.
Water Reclamation Division is seeking qualified individuals to fill multiple positions of Plant Specialist Trainee (entry level), I, II, and III. This position is responsible for the analysis and troubleshooting of operational problems using available data and follows the proper course of action to meet plant operating objectives.
Job Description Representative Duties/ Assignments Plant Specialist Trainee- Provides preventive and corrective maintenance on mixers, blowers, compressors, pumps, motors, and related equipment.
- Collects process samples in accordance with approved protocol.
- Maintains operational database and records.
- Prepares reports and documents situations as needed
- Collects process samples in accordance with approved protocol.
- Maintains operational databases and records.
- Follows safety procedures.
- Operates water facilities via SCADA system.
- Operates and maintaining chemical feed equipment.
- Troubleshoots processes and equipment such as chemical feed units and various level control systems, and hydraulic equipment.
- Provides operational control for water treatment processes.
- Performs the responsibilities of Plant Specialist I under advanced license.
- Prepares reports and documents situations as needed.
- Performs responsibilities of Plant Specialist I/II.
- Prepares quality check and responds to trouble calls.
- Trains staff in the operation, maintenance, and repair of various plant process equipment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Depending on area of assignment must obtain State FDEP mandated C Wastewater license within two years from date of hire or promotion.
- Depending on area of assignment must obtain a Class C Wastewater operators course within one year.
- Must pass the General knowledge Test and one Skill Test component within two years from date of hire or promotion.
- Depending on area of assignment, must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
- Depending on area of assignment must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsements or possess CDL permit and, obtain license and endorsements within six months of hire or promotion.
Within one (1) year of hire or promotion date, employees must successfully pass a written General Knowledge Test
Plant Specialist I- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Depending on area of assignment, must possess State mandated C Water or Wastewater certification.
- Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsements or possess CDL permit and, obtain license and endorsements within six months of hire or promotion.
- Depending on area of assignment , must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
Within one (1) year of hire or promotion date, employees must…
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