General Information

Location : 4520 66th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210

Days and Hours : Monday - Friday 7am - 3 : 30pm (rotating Stand-By / On-Call schedule is required)

This classification performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, or mechanical maintenance activities of average difficulty, which may include repair and installation tasks involving pumps, valves, piping and structures related to infrastructure, building, facilities, or equipment in the operation of Manatee County's Water Systems.

The position may supervise the work of Utilities Water Maintenance Technician Trainees.

Working Conditions

Indoor / outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 80 lbs.

alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment and continued employment with Manatee County Government is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random substance screenings.

An applicant / employee who fails to pass a drug / alcohol screening, shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of three (3) years.

Job Description

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Responsible for performing semi-skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing and operating equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of the County's water distribution systems, or maintenance and repair of the Water Treatment Facilities and associated storage sites and pumping stations.

Assists in installation, maintenance, and repairs on water reclaim lines.

Maintains and operates dewatering pumps during repairs and installations.

Assists in removing and rebuilding large pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment.

Assists in the repair and / or rebuilding of roads, curbs, and sidewalks; assists in locating and isolating lines for installations or repairs;

loads and unloads parts, materials, and equipment on job sites.

Operates hand and power tools, gas saws, drills, jack hammers, compactors; drives trucks, flusher trucks and dump trucks;

makes wet taps on various sizes of pipes.

Assists in traffic control at road work sites.

Performs facility and grounds maintenance as needed.

Responds to afterhours emergency repair calls.

Assists in inspection operations.

Assists in aquatic plant control operations.

Assists in general maintenance of treatment basins, filters, storage tanks, chemical storage facilities, well fields, pumping stations and generator facilities.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency required.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field for applicable section.

Valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Water Level 3 Distribution System Operator License, and "Confined Space Entry" certification required.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

More

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of water distribution principles and practices of maintenance, repair or construction of same.

Knowledge of safety and health precautions in reclaimed systems operation.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to understand and carry out daily record keeping.

Ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs.

Ability to perform physical strenuous work in adverse weather environments.

Ability to distinguish colors.

Full Time Positions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) :

• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work / life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits

• Wellness / Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24 / 7 access
• Personal Training (5 Free per year)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Group Fitness Classes
• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
• Diabetes Care Program
• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• Workers' Compensation
• Training / Seminars
• Premium Pay Differentials / Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Personal Sick Leave
• Family Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
• Professional Medical Appointment Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Military Training Leave
• FMLA

Vacation Award : Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week.

Years of Service Vacation Days

0-5 16.25 days

6-10 19.50 days

11 22.75 days

Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
• FRS Webinars
• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness

• Professional Leadership Programs
• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
• Premium Pay Differentials / Career Ladders
• Career Counseling
• Toastmasters
• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of service, including GED reimbursement.
• Continuing Education support through Training / Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials / Career Ladder.
• Public Safety Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account

Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time - Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) :

• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work / life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.

Miscellaneous Benefits

• Workers' Compensation
• Training / Seminars
• Fitness Center Access for employee only
• FRS options
• Premium Pay Differentials / Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs. / day 80 / hrs.

per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on

a pro-rated basis

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.

Note : "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

I acknowledge the above statement

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.

S. Department of Defense

• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate / equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

How many years experience do you have in maintaining, repairing and operating equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of the County's water distribution systems, or maintenance and repair of the Water Treatment Facilities and associated storage sites and pumping stations.

• None
• 1 year
• 2years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years

Do you have prior work experience that required you to perform heavy physical work with a shovel requiring the ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crawl, reach, push, pull, climb and descend steps, ladders, etc.

work? If so, please describe your experience. If no experience, please type "None".

Please describe your prior experience with plumbing, construction, mechanical repairs or underground utilities. If no experience, please type "None".

Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A" ?

Do you have a Water Level 3 Distribution System Operator License?

Required Question

Agency Manatee County Government

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Last updated : 2024-05-24