Maintenance Mechanic II; Lift Stations​/Wastewater

Maintenance Mechanic II (Lift Stations/Wastewater)

Ready for a hands-on, high-impact role? Join our Water Department’s team! You'll diagnose and repair essential systems, mastering complex mechanical and electrical work. This position offers exciting, diverse challenges daily, with ample opportunities to expand your skills and forge a rewarding career path with the City of Winter Haven.

• Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic II (Lift Stations/Wastewater)
• Category: Full-Time
• Final date to receive applications: January 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
• Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
• 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Performs general building, mechanical, and maintenance work involved with the construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of water and/or wastewater facilities, machinery, and equipment. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunctions and performs mechanical and electrical work on pumps, motors, meters, chlorinators, and specialized treatment plant machinery. Inspects and routinely maintains equipment. Removes, disassembles, repairs, and installs valves, pipes, fittings, pumps, motors, and various other pieces of equipment.

Reads and interprets standard construction blueprints and wiring diagrams and utilizes small hand and power tools to perform required duties. Performs manual laboring tasks under varying weather conditions; mows and trims landscape, sandblasts and paints facilities and equipment, and performs custodial duties as needed. Safely operates automobiles, light and medium trucks, and may tow trailers to travel to various locations throughout the City to complete work assignments.

Prepares and maintains written records and logs on repair and maintenance conducted. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools utilized in the repair and maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Sufficient electrical knowledge to affect minor repairs and adjustments.
• Knowledge of the hazards involved in performing the foregoing specific requirements and the safety precautions to be taken.
• Ability to descend and ascend ladders and stairs to obtain access to affect or make necessary repairs; withstand occupancy in small confined spaces; non-claustrophobic; read, interpret, and work from construction blueprints, sketches, and wiring diagrams; follow verbal and written instructions; work with and around chemicals; and complete and maintain records and logs on repairs and maintenance conducted.
• Skill in the use of small hand and power tools.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three years of experience in maintenance and repair in the mechanical field.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

• Possession of a valid Florida driver's license and a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
• Absence of non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant's system as verified by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.

• Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the essential job functions in the work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

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Category Full Time Status Open Posted December 31, 2025 9:45 AM Closing January 15, 2026 5:00 PM

Physical Address 500 Third Street NW Winter Haven, FL 33881