Industrial Wastewater Mechanic

Position Overview

Electrical/Mechanical Technician 1 (Industrial Wastewater Mechanic)
An entry‑level position that leads to a fully certified electrical‑mechanical technician. Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on industrial water, wastewater treatment equipment, pumping stations, and related machinery.

Location:

South Cross Bayou, WWTP, 7401 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Repair and maintain various types of equipment related to wastewater and water treatment facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, turbines, compressors, generators, chemical feed systems; control panels.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair on supply and control components.
• Perform welding and fabrication of equipment.
• Repair metal/PVC piping and fittings.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on process equipment.
• Generate Order Requests for material purchase.
• Work with spreadsheet applications to generate equipment reports.
• Work various hours or shifts as needed or assigned.
• Utilize work management system to produce spreadsheet applications and equipment reports.
• Daily use of various software applications to perform job duties.

• Completion of a two‑year technical or vocational program in mechanical or electrical trades in Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance; or
• 2 years of journeyman experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy mechanical equipment and machinery in Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver License within 6 months of hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) driving report.
• Ability to work a variety of scheduled periods, including compulsory work in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Ability to perform Standby rotation and after‑hour call‑out duties required for field operations and emergency events.
• Participation in mandatory Emergency Response Plan Phase 1 or Phase 2 as delineated.

• Ability to follow blueprints, P & , and process diagrams.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS):
  Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan.
• Generous leave time:
  Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program:
  Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs.
• Deferred compensation:
  Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer.

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the link below.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration