Salary: $21.11 - $31.66 Hourly Location : New Port Richey, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 12381-0924 Department: Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M Division: Wastewater Services Opening Date: 09/06/2024 Closing Date: 10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Salary Range: $21.11 - $31.66 Pay Grade: N34 (Non-exempt position) Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. General DescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM AS A PLANT MECHANIC II! Advanced supervisory work in coordinating, supervising and participating with Plant Mechanic I's and helpers in the maintenance, fabrication, and repair of mechanical equipment related to wastewater treatment plants, and wastewater lift stations. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes, and directs the work of Plant Mechanic I's and helpers in the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of pumps, motors, and electrical system at wastewater treatment facilities. Instructs Plant Mechanic I's and helpers in proper work methods. Provides technical instructions as required and makes periodic inspections to ascertain that established work methods and practices are followed. Coordinates with departments for installation, repair, and maintenance assignments as requested by the affected department. Submits requisitions for equipment and materials, reviews work orders for priority, clarity, and completeness. Distributes work orders to subordinates and maintains work order logs. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of skilled and semiskilled employees.
- Ability to develop reports reflecting the work activities of the unit.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and the general public.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair and preventive maintenance of a wide variety of electrical motors, pumps, and electrical systems.
- Ability to make inspections of wastewater, water, and reclaimed water facilities to determine operating conditions of facility machinery and pumping equipment for needed repairs/maintenance.
- Ability to work from blueprints, make field sketches, and initiate written and oral instructions.
- Skills in the proper use of mechanic's tools and shop equipment in the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of wastewater, water, and reclaimed water treatment facility equipment.
- Ability to read for comprehension.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Minimum RequirementsPHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Ability to bend, climb, squat, stoop, and walk frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Minimum four (4) years' of direct experience in water or wastewater treatment or reclaim water maintenance or experience with electrical motors, fuel powered motors and various types of pumps. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must possess a minimum FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Must obtain a valid Florida CDL class B temporary permit within thirty (30) days from date of hire and the permanent license must be obtained within one hundred twenty (120) days from date of hire. ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021 Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01 I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
02 Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
03 Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
04 Which best describes the years of direct experience you have in water or wastewater treatment or reclaim water maintenance or experience with electrical motors, fuel powered motors and various types of pumps?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
05 Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
06 Do you have a valid FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification?
07 Do you have a CDL Class B Permit OR can you obtain it within 30 days from date of hire?
08 Do you have a Florida CDL Class B or can you obtain one within 120 days of your date of hire?
09 Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)
10 I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
11 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
12 Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?
13 Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 14 How did you hear about this position?
- Billboard
- Facebook
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- LinkedIn
- Magazine publication
- Pasco County employee
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Utility bill insert
- Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
- Other
15 If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. Required Question