Utility Maintenance - Water

Position: Utility Maintenance I - Water
City of Temple Terrace

STARTING SALARY: $19.21 - $21.13 per hour

POSITION:
Utilities Maintenance I - Water

POSITION NO: 7.166

DEPT:
Utilities

This is semi-skilled and heavy manual work involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of water and sewer distribution systems, meters, hydrants, lift stations, wells, and treatment plant facilities. Employee assists the Utility Maintenance II or the Utility Services Technician II and other Utility Divisions. Must be capable of independently performing his/her duties. Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays, after-hours, and on-call duty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices associated with mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, machinery, and equipment used to install, maintain, and repair water mains, sewer mains, service lines, meters, and other water and sewer distribution system components.
• Ability to maintain buildings and grounds, or ability to learn within six months of employment.
• Ability to learn methods used to maintain mechanical equipment within six months of employment.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties; perform heavy manual work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, and maneuver bulky and heavy materials; lift objects up to 75 pounds and routinely lift up to 50 pounds overhead.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain water or wastewater training certifications.

Training, Certification, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in general maintenance and repair work.
• Minimum of one year experience in water distribution system maintenance.
• Or, an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Valid Florida Commercial "B" driver's license or obtain license within 90 days of employment.
• Required for Water Distribution Maintenance, a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Water Distribution Class "C" Certification or obtain other water distribution certification within 18 months of employment.
• Required for Water Distribution Maintenance, a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Level 3 Water Distribution Operator license or obtain license within two years of employment.
• Required for Sewer Collection Maintenance, a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection Class "C" Certification or obtain other wastewater collection certification in 18 months.

Copies of required certification(s) must be submitted with the application.

Estimated Utility Maintenance I - Water Total Compensation

CATEGORY

SUBTOTALS

Total Compensation

Annual Salary

$39,956

$57,348

City's Medical Contribution

$10,092

Retirement Plan (401A)

$3,995

Tuition Reimbursement

$3,000

Recreation Center Membership

$305

The City of Temple Terrace is a drug-free workplace.

A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver's license verification may be conducted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

POSTING DATE:
February 26, 2026
CLOSING DATE:
Continuously Recruiting.
To apply for this position, please complete the online job application or download, complete and mail a printed application to the Human Resources Department at 11250 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.

Employment applications will not be accepted via fax.