Operations and Maintenance Technician

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.

POSITION : Operations & Maintenance Technician

PAY RATE : $22 - $25

LOCATION : Lake County, FL

SCHEDULE : 8 : 30am - 5pm

The O&M Technician will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the F.O.G. Fats Oils and Grease receiving unit “Greasezilla”. Candidates must utilize mechanical / pumping equipment repair skills and have experience with electrical systems to provide maintenance and repair as needed to the unit and facility. In addition, the technician will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. The F.O.G. receiving unit utilizes a Screening mechanism, Equalization tanks, and Boiler System to treat all waste that comes into the facility. The technician must have a good understanding of how to operate and maintain a mechanical unit that processes F.O.G. utilizing decanting techniques and a boiler system that utilizes high heat for grease separation.

Duties :

• Participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Grease receiving unit “Greasezilla” as directed by the Lead Operator.
• Operates and maintains all components of the unit.
• Performs preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance of all the unit equipment may include repairs and troubleshooting.
• Daily inspection of the operating site.
• Proficient customer service skills to accommodate haulers and answer any questions they may have as well as direct the daily operation of the site.
• Performs data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Coordinates to ensure that other plant employees and visiting contractors / haulers follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
• Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service to meet the budget.
• Communicate directly with all parties involved with the operation of the Greasezilla including but not limited to Project staff, City staff, leadership, haulers, vendors, and manufacturers.

Requirements :

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE :

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $22 - $25