Mechanical Technician I

Salary: $18.14 - $23.75 Hourly
Location : Land O' Lakes (North), FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00173
Division: Water Production Division
Department: North Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/02/2024
Position Overview
Performs highly skilled work that supports the standards of operation and maintenance for the Agency. Position participates in development of SOPs, planning functions and establishing quality assurance /control mechanisms.
Position requires extensive knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and wellfields, and other source water supplies, including the interrelationship between well pumps, plant pumps, treatment equipment and controls.
Position requires considerable written, oral, computer communication and analytical skills. Performance is evaluated through periodic conferences, reports and the administrative review process.
Water Production Roles:

1. Serves as a support to staff in:
   1. Researching methods for improving the Agency in support of the mission, vision and values.
   2. Developing and reviewing Agency plans and improvements that support the Agency mission, vision and values.
   3. Engineering, Operations, Construction, and other departments as requested.

Ability to work effectively in a team-based organization focused on continuous improvement; establish and maintain a positive customer service attitude and effective working relationships with internal and external customers; demonstration of strong two-way communication skills, including the ability to listen, explain, and facilitate; ability to ask for input; offer help without being asked; accept suggestions; work with others to solve problems; and provide recognition and encouragement; ability to address team members' needs, identifying issues and concerns, exploring solutions, and implementing improvements. Seek ways to continuously improve processes.

Essential Functions

• Participates and assists in shutdowns, repairs, and restart work undertaken by Agency employees and by contracted companies to improve and restore Agency infrastructure capabilities.
• Assists in the development of startup, transfer and shutdown plans for major water plants and pipelines.
• Assist operations with necessary reporting tasks such as annual meter run, DEP inspections as well as bacteriological sample collections, setup and confirmation.
• Performs routine and non-routine adjustment, troubleshooting and repair of equipment that is of a highly technical nature.
• Accept fuel and chemical deliveries as well as chemical spill response.
• Inspects water treatment plants, booster stations and wellfield equipment and machinery to determine that all machinery is operating properly.
• Identifies and repairs operational and mechanical deficiencies and malfunctions in the operating systems.
• Perform underground utility locates.
• Performs custodial activities in maintaining building and grounds.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to established safety standards and procedures.
• Attends and participates in Agency safety training program and maintains proficiency with respirator use, CPR and first aid, forklift and manlift safety, confined space procedures, electrical safe work practices, lockout/tagout procedures, chemical safe handling and personal protective equipment (PPE) use, trenching and shoring procedures, and traffic safety.
• Takes corrective action, as directed, to insure the consistent delivery of quality water according to all State and federal regulations and contractual requirements.
• Communicates effectively with staff of member governments and Agency management personnel.
• Use CMMS system to document corrective and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Participate in cross training program, as requested.
• Complete work according to guidelines provided by the Scheduler/Planner when applicable.
• Completes work in support of meeting department and team performance indicators and measures.
• Participates in on-call program (after manager approval).
• Observes Safety Policies and Procedures in accordance with the Agency Safety Program
• Employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Disaster Service Worker: Employees of Tampa Bay Water are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities that promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property, either at the Agency or within the local or their own community.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

• Two (2) years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in water infrastructure maintenance; OR an equivalent or greater combination of education, training and experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, preferably in water infrastructure maintenance, which demonstrates exceptional skills and knowledge.
• A working knowledge of FAC 62-555 and 62-555.350 to be developed with time.
• Must have working knowledge of basic computer skills, with experience utilizing spreadsheets and databases to enter and maintain information related to maintenance operations.

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

• High school diploma, vocational or GED

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• NELAC water sampling certification

REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF START DATE :

• FDEP backflow tester certification
• FDEP backflow repairer certification
• FDEP Level 3 Distribution License
• CPR and first aid training
• Confined space training
• Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP) training
• Lock out/tag out training
• Trenching and shoring training
• Arc flash training
• Chemical safe handling and PPE use

MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Physical Abilities: Tasks involve the ability to exert medium physical effort which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects, and materials of medium weight (30-50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Abilities: Some tasks require visual and auditory perception and discrimination.
Environmental Requirements: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to hazardous environmental conditions, equipment and work environments. Some tasks are completed in hazardous indoor work environments that will be posted or designated and employees are required to comply with all applicable safety requirements while working in those designated areas. Some tasks are completed outdoors where employees may be exposed to physical hazards characteristic of an outdoor work environment.
Employees in this role must show proficiency and will be rated on the following performance indicators/competencies:

• Job Knowledge
• Work Planning & Initiative
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making
• Productivity (Quantity & Quality of Work)
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Our Benefits:
Medical and Prescription Program
Dental and Vision
Florida Retirement System
457 Retirement Plans
Basic Life Insurance / AD&D
Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Flex Leave
Personal Day
Paid Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Flexible Spending Account Program
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Program
Longevity Awards/Gifts
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Discount Tickets
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Schedule:
Tampa Bay Water is committed to helping employees balance work, family, home life and personal obligations by offering flexible work arrangements.
Employees may be considered for flexible work arrangements for positions where the flexible work arrangement allows for individual department operations to be fully covered with no expense to productivity and quality.
Flexible work arrangement options available to employees include:

• Adjusted Work Schedule - employee works eight hours per workday but starts work earlier/later in the morning and ends work earlier/later in the afternoon.
• Compressed Work Schedule - employee works 10 hours per workday, reducing the workweek to four days per week.
• Teleworking - employee works part of the workweek at home/alternate workplace.

01
Please indicate your experience in industrial mechanical maintenance:

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• Over 5 years

02
Please indicate your experience in water infrastructure maintenance: (preferred)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• Over 5 years

03
What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• None
• High School or GED
• College Certificate Program
• Associate's
• Bachelor's
• Master's
• Doctoral

04
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
Please select any certifications or licenses you possess: (preferred)

• NELAC water sampling certification
• FDEP backflow tester certification
• FDEP backflow repairer certification
• FDEP Level 3 Distribution License
• CPR and first aid training
• Confined space training
• Electrical Safe Work Practices training
• Lock out/tag out training
• Trenching & shoring training
• Arc flash training
• Chemical safe handeling & PPE use training
• NA

06
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?

• Yes
• No

07
Will you now or will you in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

Required Question