Mechanic - Utilities Pump Station

Do you have expertise in electrical, plumbing, welding? Pinellas County has the ideal career opportunity for you!!!

Performs full performance Electrical/Mechanical Technician work specializing in the installation, modification, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of electrical and/or heavy mechanical equipment and systems; utilizes knowledge in electrical, plumbing, welding, or other trades to locate and correct industrial systems malfunctions and heavy operating equipment improvements, as well as County properties, facilities, equipment, pumping systems, conveyor systems, and lines or devices, electrical and mechanical equipment used in production facility and plant operations, treatment and transmission of potable water, wastewater and distribution of reclaimed water, large conveyor systems, hydraulic transportation screening/passenger, and other industrial electrical/mechanical equipment.

This Electrical/Mechanical Technician 1 (Mechanic - Utilities Pump Station) position is located at: South Cross Bayou AWRF 7401 54th Avenue North St. Petersburg FL 33709

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

What Will You Do?

• Repair and maintenance of various types of equipment related to wastewater and water treatment facilities.
• Troubleshooting 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 Work Management - City Works EAM.
• 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.
• Perform Standby rotation and after-hours call-out duties required for field operations and emergency events.
• Participate in mandatory Emergency Response Plan Phase - 1 or Phase - 2 as delineated.

What Do You Need?

• Completion of a two-year technical or vocational program in mechanical skilled or electrical trades in Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance; or
• Two (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.
• Must be able to perform Standby rotation and after-hours call-out duties required for field operations and emergency events.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Commercial Drivers License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Welding and fabrication experience.

Why choose Pinellas County? When you join Pinellas County, youre not just taking on a job-youre investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Heres why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy 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 that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.

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 as part of our commitment to employee wellness.

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.

Want to learn more? Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Electrical/Mechanical Technician