St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Meter Technician for our well established Utility Department whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The St. Johns County Utility Department is responsible maintaining 55,000 service connections across the entire county, consisting of both Potable and Reuse Water. We currently have 13 employees in the Meter Department, and employees within the Meter Department currently work 4 – 10 hour days, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday).

Employees work in a team oriented environment in a variety of divisions with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and to be the best public utility in North Florida. The work consists of related meter maintenance duties. Inclement weather and unsafe filed conditions contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to maintain water meters. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations. Contacts are typically with other county employees, plumbers, irrigation specialists, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.

Examples of Duties:

This position performs technical duties in the maintenance and repair of water meters and the Meter Data Management System. The major duties of this position are as follows:

• Completes service orders.
• Processes service disconnects for nonpayment.
• Re-reads meters.
• Meets with customers to answers questions and resolve problems.
• Tests meters for proper functionality.
• Cleans meter shop and truck.
• Maintains meter sites.
• Assists in the detection of leaks.
• Accesses Meter Data Management System to assists in leak detection and customer inquiries.
• Troubleshoots, replaces and programs meters, meter registers and MXUs.
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

Candidates for Meter Technician are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,085.13 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person