Utility Field Technician II

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Utility Field Technician II 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 10^th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! 

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 purpose of this position is to perform the county’s utility field operations. Success in this position contributes to clean and safe distribution and transmission of potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater services for the physical health of St. Johns County and its residents. The work consists of varied technical and physical duties. Strict and frequently changing regulations contribute to the complexity of the position. 

This is complex technical work specializing in the operation and maintenance of the County’s potable/reclaimed water distribution/transmission, metering, and wastewater collection systems in an entry-level experience capacity.

The ideal Utility Field Technician candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Assists a full range of potable/ reclaimed water and wastewater distribution/ collection/ transmission system main maintenance and repair duties including general repair, system maintenance, general maintenance, meter reading, testing and maintenance and cross connection control inspections and related duties. 
• Ensures safe work practices and policies, proper completion and recording of work orders and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assists in the installation, replacement, and relocation of potable /reclaimed water and wastewater distribution/collection/transmission system mains, laterals, fire hydrants and other appurtenances, including pressure tests, main feeders and service lines, valve replacements, various flow meters, backflow preventers, water interconnects, and other associated customer meters. 
• Excavates trenches in order to complete maintenance, repair, or installations.
• Delivers materials to job sites.
• Performs restoration activities associated with repairing roads and sidewalks, including performing paving work after completion of leak maintenance or tap installation. 
• Assists in the detection of leaks.
• Processes service disconnects for non-payment.
• Performs general janitorial and yard duties at maintenance facility.
• Ensure all assigned vehicles and equipment are properly maintained. 
• Responds to after-hours work requests for distribution and metering system maintenance and repair including emergencies, holidays, and weekends on a rotational on-call basis as needed.
• Participate in installing Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) controls to safely execute work.
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates for the Utility Field Technician II are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• Completion of one (1) year of journeyman experience in the maintenance and repair of pipelines, underground structures, plumbing and metering equipment in the assigned utility construction field.
• Completion of County training course work required under the Utility Field Technician II Training Program in the assigned timeframe or demonstration of equivalent training and proficiency. Certification of this training is a requirement which is obtained by achieving a passing score of seventy percent (70% percent) or higher on the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) assessment at the end of the training program.
• Possession of specific additional certifications/endorsements/licenses as outlined in the Progression through Training Program Manual may qualify for additional incentive pay.
• Possess and maintain certification by the State of Florida as Distribution Systems Operator Level III
• Possess and maintain Reclaimed Water Distribution “C” Certification, or Wastewater Collection “C” Certification.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida commercial driver’s license class “B” or a class “A” with “N” endorsement as required by job assignment.
• 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 and job-related software programs.

A candidate will be designated as a Utility Field Technician I and placed at a pay grade 12 with the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• Completion of County training course work required under the Utility Field Technician I Training Program in the assigned timeframe or demonstration of equivalent training and proficiency.  Certification of this training is a requirement which is obtained by achieving a passing score of seventy percent (70% percent) or higher on the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) assessment at the end of the training program.
• Possession of specific additional certifications/endorsements/licenses as outlined in the Progression Through Training Program Manual may qualify for additional incentive pay.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida commercial driver’s license class “B”, or a class “A” with “N” endorsement as required by job assignment.

A candidate will be designated as a Utility Field Technician Trainee and placed at a pay grade 10 with the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Florida commercial driver’s license class “B” or class “A” with “N” endorsement within one (1) year of employed as required by job assignment.

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.

Salary : $46,613 - $53,367