Technician; WPRO

Position: Technician (WPRO)
OUC - The Reliable One, is seeking a Technician (WPRO) to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We're looking for a skilled Technician (WPRO) with a Journeyman Electrician License to join our high-performing team. In this role, you'll take charge of operating, maintaining, and installing essential water treatment plant equipment-from pumps and valves to instrumentation, controls, and PLCs. If you're a self-starter with strong judgment and communication skills who thrives in an independent work environment, we want to hear from you.

Step into a role where your expertise truly keeps things flowing.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals.  to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have:

* High School diploma or equivalent (required).

* Completion of trade school formal training (six (6) months minimum) with an emphasis in mechanical, electrical, control systems or directly related field of maintenance specialty (required).

* A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a directly related maintenance specialty (required). At least 5 years of work experience in a directly related maintenance field (preferred).

* Completion of trade school formal training (two (2) years minimum) with an emphasis in mechanical, electrical, or control systems (or) associate's degree in engineering with an emphasis in, mechanical, electrical or control systems, (or) 1,000 hours of military training in mechanical, electrical or control systems (preferred).

* Valid Driver's license.

* Possess a valid Class C Water Plant Operator's License Issued by the State of Florida at start date or be able to obtain it within first 12-months of employment.

* Possess a Hazardous Materials Technician Level HAZWOPER Certification at start date or obtain it within first 12-months of employment.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

* Competitive compensation

* Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.

* OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account

* Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

* Paid parental leave

* Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities

* Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities

* Access to family-oriented recreational areas

* Paid Conference and Training Opportunities

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Salary Range:
Starting at $28.297 per hour (Estimated $58,857.76 annually) with a structured step progression system and performance- based pay increases every 6 months up to $43.325 (Estimated $90,116.00 annually)

Location:

6003 Pershing Ave. Orlando, FL 32822

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

The Technician is a member of the Water Production Maintenance team, responsible for the general operation, maintenance, and installation of water treatment plant equipment and systems. This includes Mechanical, Electrical and Control systems, including pumps, motors, valves, air compressors, chemical feeders, instrumentation / controls, PLC's, and other typical water treatment plant equipment and systems. Responsible for buildings, structures, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and other support related equipment.

This role generally works alone and reports directly to the Supervisor of Maintenance.

Primary Functions:

* Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all types of water treatment plant equipment and systems;

* Troubleshoot or assist in troubleshooting equipment problems identified by Water Systems Operations;

* Perform routine equipment inspection, water chemical analysis and recording, and chemical system servicing on a routine basis or as scheduled;

* Install and repair all types of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation systems or with assistance from vendors, contractors, and other OUC business units as required. May assume leadership role on large maintenance projects;

* Report and document maintenance performed. Identify preventative maintenance tasks to be performed;

* Operate Water Production equipment and facilities as requested or required especially…