What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stormwater Utilities Maintenance Apprentice position at City of St. Petersburg?
At entry level, the Apprentice performs semi-skilled field work requiring the application of acquired skills and knowledge in the installation, field maintenance and repair of stormwater removal and drainage collection systems and related construction procedures. Work includes skill in the use of related equipment; knowledge of departmental functions, policies, and procedures; operating in confined spaces with limited lighting (drainage pipes); working in drainage ditches in standing water; and maintaining balance on floating platforms in area waterways and retention ponds. Work of this class is characterized by participation in, and successful completion of the Apprenticeship Training Program designed to improve the employee's knowledge of stormwater removal and drainage collection system maintenance and construction procedures, and to further develop skills in the use of hand and power tools and other specialized equipment. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the employee becomes a certified pipe layer level and may be eligible for promotion to Technician.
Salary: $20.46 - $29.57 Hourly
Close Date: 10-13-2025 (11:59 PM)
To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Possess a valid State of Florida Class “B” temporary permit at time of application.
- Obtain a State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License with “N” endorsement within 12 months of appointment to the position.
- Complete an 8,000-hour on-the-job training program (including classroom training), obtain a journeyman pipe layer certificate, and obtain a FWPCOA Stormwater Level III (C) certificate within 60 months of appointment to the position.
- Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Have some computer knowledge.
- Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Have some experience in stormwater and drainage collection, system construction, maintenance or repair.
- Are able to perform minor arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
- Are able to prepare routine written reports of work activities.
- Hold a certification as a journeyman pipe layer.
- Have graduated from the Public Works Academy.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified service members/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain service members/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
Salary : $20 - $30
