Technician (WPRO) - Mechanical Specialty

$54,080 - $54,933/Yr

Orlando Utilities Commission - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Orlando, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Technician (WPRO) - Mechanical Specialty at Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) is responsible for the general operation, maintenance, and installation of water treatment plant equipment and systems. This role requires a highly technical and efficient problem solver with strong troubleshooting skills, contributing to the success of the Water Production Maintenance department. The position involves working with mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring the reliability and sustainability of OUC's services.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all types of water treatment plant equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot or assist in troubleshooting equipment problems identified by Water Systems Operations.
• Perform routine equipment inspection, water chemical analysis and recording, and chemical system servicing on a routine basis or as scheduled.
• Install and repair all types of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation systems or with assistance from vendors, contractors, and other OUC business units as required.
• Report and document maintenance performed. Identify preventative maintenance tasks to be performed.
• Operate Water Production equipment and facilities as requested or required especially during adverse weather conditions.
• Identify and specify spare parts and tool requirements.
• Assist other maintenance and operations personnel as requested.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance in the presence of hazardous chemicals using all proper safety equipment, including SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
• Design and install improvement projects.
• Specify and purchase material as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Completion of trade school formal training, six (6) months minimum, with an emphasis in mechanical, electrical, control systems or directly related field of maintenance specialty (required).
• A minimum of two (2) years work experience in a directly related maintenance specialty (required), five (5) years' experience (preferred).
• Completion of trade school formal training, two (2) years minimum, with an emphasis in mechanical, electrical or control systems (OR) associate's degree in engineering with an emphasis in the same, (OR) 1,000 hours of military training in the same.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Possess a valid Class C Water Plant Operator's License issued by the State of Florida at start date or able to obtain within first 12 months of employment.
• Possess a Hazardous Materials Technician Level HAZWOPER Certification at start date or able to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Training in hazardous material handling is desirable, especially related to ozone, chlorine, caustic soda, hydrofluosilicic acid, and liquid oxygen.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period
• OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking