Treatment Plant Maintenance - Skilled Trades Worker III

Job Title

Join our team to repair, maintain, and install a variety of industrial electrical and mechanical equipment and systems across all Public Utilities water/wastewater facilities.

Install, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment located on and within Public Utilities facilities. Mechanical and Electrical equipment may be; pumps valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, motor controls, electronic filtering and switching systems, injection wells, chemical feed pumps, and chemical delivery systems. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and County safety requirements, lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, and general industry safety rules.

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. On-Call Required

• A High school diploma or its equivalent
• Six (6) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater, industrial electrician, or mechanic field
• Class "A" CDL required within six (6) months from the date of hire (Paid for by Sarasota County!)
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire

• Proficiency in the operation of a 1.5-ton crane truck
• Proficient in the operation of and electric multimeter, voltmeter, and megohmmeter
• Experience with pump or motor repair, control panel repair, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and welding
• Certification(s) from trade school in pumps, valves, electrical or fluid mechanics
• Must have the skill to be able to dismantle and reinstall mechanical and electrical equipment and work with 440volt electrical current

Physical Demands:
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:
This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.

* Enjoy the perks of uniforms and steel-toed boots provided and paid for by the County!

Starting Pay: $24.42 (Step
1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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