Lift Station Tech

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Leesburg, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Department : Public Works

Division : Liftstations

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Nature of Work

Apprentice - $17.38 - $25.20 per hour

The purpose of the class is to learn to maintain Lift Stations. The class is responsible for learning to schedule and / or perform preventive maintenance, installations, repairs, and reports. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed under general supervision. Weekend, holiday and after-hours work may be required, as well as after-hours response and emergencies.

Technician "C" - $20.33 - $29.48 per hour

This class should have a general knowledge of scheduling and performing preventive maintenance, installations, repairs, and reports. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed; follow work methods and sequences under general supervision. Weekend, holiday and after-hours work may be required, as well as after-hours response and emergencies.

Technician "B" - $21.99 - $31.89 per hour

This class should have thorough knowledge of scheduling and performing preventive maintenance, installations, repairs, and reports. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. Weekend, holiday and after-hours work may be required, as well as after-hours response and emergencies.

Technician "A" - $24.73 - $35.88 per hour

This class is responsible for overseeing scheduling or performing preventive maintenance, installations, repairs, and reports. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences.

Essential Job Functions

Apprentice

• Learns how to troubleshoot Lift Station malfunctions and performs repairs.

Learns how to removes and replaces equipment or components; installs new equipment or components.

Maintains lift station facility and grounds including mowing grass, cleaning area of trash and debris, and other maintenance.

Learns how to evaluate system readings, run time meter readings.

Monitors condition of vehicles assigned; performs minor maintenance and service; reports major malfunctions to supervisor.

Attends division staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical classes to improve technical skills.

This position is subject to assigned on call rotation.

Technician "C"

Troubleshoots Lift Station malfunctions and repairs; reports major malfunctions to supervisor for further action.

Must verify equipment operation through the SCADA system controller.

Removes and replaces equipment or components; installs new equipment or components.

Maintains lift station facility and grounds including mowing grass, cleaning area of trash and debris, and other maintenance.

Assist plant / facility maintenance staff in assigned duties.

Evaluate system readings, run time meter readings and take appropriate action as necessary.

Maintains logs of maintenance actions and turn in completed work orders.

Monitors condition of vehicles assigned; performs minor maintenance and service; reports major malfunctions to supervisor.

Attends division staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical classes to improve technical skills.

This position is subject to assigned on call rotation.

Technician "B"

Troubleshoots Lift Station malfunctions and repairs; reports major malfunctions to supervisor for further action.

Must verify equipment operation through the SCADA system controller and maintain SCADA system.

Removes and replaces equipment or components; installs new equipment or components.

Maintains lift station facility and grounds including mowing grass, cleaning area of trash and debris, and other maintenance.

Assist plant / facility maintenance staff in assigned duties.

Guides and assists less experienced workers.

Evaluate system readings, run time meter readings and take appropriate action as necessary.

Maintains logs of maintenance actions and closes work orders using CMMS program (Infor).

Monitors condition of vehicles assigned; performs minor maintenance and service; reports major malfunctions to supervisor.

Attends division staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical classes to improve technical skills.

Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.

This position is subject to assigned on call rotation.

Technician "A"

Troubleshoots Lift Station malfunctions and repairs; reports major malfunctions to supervisor for further action.

Must verify equipment operation through the SCADA system controller and maintain SCADA system.

Removes and replaces equipment or components; installs new equipment or components.

Maintains lift station facility and grounds including mowing grass, cleaning area of trash and debris, and other maintenance.

Assist plant / facility maintenance staff in assigned duties.

Guides, assists and schedules less experienced workers.

Evaluate system readings, run time meter readings and take appropriate action as necessary.

Maintains logs of maintenance actions and creates and closes work orders using CMMS program (Infor).

Monitors condition of vehicles; performs minor maintenance and service; reports major malfunctions to supervisor and fleet.

Attends all staff meetings as required to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical classes to improve technical skills.

Performs office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, copying, and timesheets.

Review timesheets for correct input.

Setup performance plans as required.

Monitor and complete employee evaluations as required.

Develop and implement new procedures as necessary.

This position is subject to assigned on call rotation.

Minimum Requirements

Apprentice

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent at time of hire. TTC approved certification within 18 months of hire (City can provide training, but preferred at time of hire). Confined Space Entry Certification within 18 months of hire (City can provide training, but preferred at time of hire). Must obtain a Class C Wastewater Collections Certification within 18 months of hire. Employee must live within a 20-mile radius of the city limits of Leesburg due to on-call rotation requirement.

Each level below requires a high school, GED, and formal training, special courses, or self-educated equivalent to satisfying completion of one year of college educated or specialized advanced training in Wastewater Collections. Must live within a 20-mile radius of the city limits of Leesburg due to on-call rotation requirement. May mentor and assist in training of less experienced operations staff. Maintain compliance using experience and best management practices. Minimum requirements are as follows :

Technician "C"

Requires 2080 hours of experience in wastewater and / or Lift Stations. Minimum one year of mechanical maintenance experience. Minimum one year of experience in troubleshooting electrical controls type problems and working with electrical components i.e. starters, relays, phase monitors, etc. Requires Confined Space Entry Competency Training Certificate. Requires Wastewater Collection Certificate C. Requires MOT approved certification. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Technician "B"

Requires 6,240 hours of experience in wastewater and / or Lift Stations. Minimum three years or more of mechanical maintenance experience. Minimum three years or more experience in troubleshooting electrical controls type problems and working with electrical components i.e. starters, relays, phase monitors, etc. Requires Confined Space Entry Competency Training. Requires MOT approved certification. Requires Wastewater Collections Certificate B. Backflow Tester Certification within 18 months of hire. Must obtain a valid State of Florida Class B CDL drivers permit with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as a condition of continued employment.

Technician "A"

Requires 10,400 hours of experience wastewater and / or Lift Stations. Minimum five years or more of mechanical maintenance experience. Minimum five years or more experience in troubleshooting electrical controls type problems and working with electrical components i.e. starters, relays, phase monitors, etc. Requires Confined Space Entry Competency Training. Requires Wastewater Collections Certificate A. Requires Backflow Tester Certification. Requires MOT approved certification. Must possess a valid State of Florida Class B CDL driver's license with tanker endorsement and maintain a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Must obtain a valid State of Florida Class A CDL drivers permit with tanker endorsement and no restrictions within 6 months of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as a condition of continued employment.

Health Insurance : Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.

Dental Insurance : Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is United Health Care.

Vision Insurance : Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is United Health Care.

Employee Wellness Center : Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.

Retirement : A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%.Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.

All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account

Life Insurance : $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.

Bereavement Leave : 24 hours of leave with pay.

Holidays : 11 paid holidays.

PTO Sell Back program : Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.

Computer Purchase : The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.

Fitness Programs : The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are : Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.

Safety Shoes : The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes / boots for those positions requiring safety shoes / boots.

Do you possess a State of Florida Driver's License?

Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate?

Do you currently reside within a 20-mile radius of the City Limits of Leesburg, Florida?

Select the Wastewater Collections certification(s) you currently possess (Select all that apply)

Are you able to work nights and weekends?

Are you available for call back in emergencies?

Required Question

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