STRUCTURE MAINT TECH(FIELD) - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
JOB SUMMARY AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs mechanical work associated with repair and maintenance of water control structures, navigation locks and field station buildings and facilities. Mechanical ability to perform overhauls on water control gates and gearboxes. Performs welding including brazing torch work, cutting, and fitting, and arc welding layout and design. Utilizes hand tools, power tools, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Must be able to read and follow job specifications, blueprints, and diagrams. Other Duties as Assigned.
This position requires participation in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO) at any time during your employment. As a non-pump station employee, you will receive training so that you can provide assistance to the pump station crews during any pumping operations needed whether during normal work shifts, extended day or evening shifts, weekends, or holidays, etc. Both the PSA and PSO positions require intense training and mastery of controls and operations of each pump station.
This position is subject to random mandatory drug/alcohol testing.
Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Typically has High School Diploma or GED (Required) and 2+ years' experience in structure and facility maintenance or mechanical repair (Required).
The hiring range for this position is $49,171.20 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience). Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Performs mechanical work associated with repair and maintenance of water control structures, navigation locks and field station buildings and facilities. Mechanical ability to perform overhauls on water control gates and gearboxes. Performs welding including brazing torch work, cutting, and fitting, and arc welding layout and design. Utilizes hand tools, power tools, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Must be able to read and follow job specifications, blueprints, and diagrams. Other Duties as Assigned.
This position requires participation in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO) at any time during your employment. As a non-pump station employee, you will receive training so that you can provide assistance to the pump station crews during any pumping operations needed whether during normal work shifts, extended day or evening shifts, weekends, or holidays, etc. Both the PSA and PSO positions require intense training and mastery of controls and operations of each pump station.
This position is subject to random mandatory drug/alcohol testing.
Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:30 am - 5:00 pm.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Typically has High School Diploma or GED (Required) and 2+ years' experience in structure and facility maintenance or mechanical repair (Required).
The hiring range for this position is $49,171.20 to $57,241.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience). Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Forklift Operations Certification (Required)
- First Aid/CPR/AED (Required)
- This position is required to participate in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO). (Required)
- Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without air brake restriction, or the ability to obtain a CDL Learner's Permit within 2 months and/or CDL License within 6 months from date of hire or placement in the job. (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
- Extensive Exertion plus travel: Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
- Agility
- Basic water skills and ability to swim.
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Drive/operate equipment.
- Exposure to carbon monoxide and dust, materials, and waste (oils/grease/coolants/solvents)
- Exposure to stinging/biting insects, snakes, alligators
- Exposure to water pollution, contaminants, debris
- Eye-hand-foot coordination
- Manual dexterity
- Move/transport equipment.
- Prolonged standing
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Recognize color differences.
- Repetitive bending
- Squatting
- Stability
- Vision (near vision-computer screen; far vision-driving/operating equipment)
- Walking, rough terrain
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District