63700700 - FS-UTILITIES-WASTE WATER

Water Distribution Technician

WATER AND IRRIGATION DISTRIBUTION. Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, valves, air reliefs, and backflow preventers. Assists in inspecting, maintaining, testing, repairing, painting, and greasing fire hydrants. Assists in coordinating permanent water meters and installing and testing backflow preventers 2.5” and above. Assists in tracing water and irrigation lines for determining service. Assists in inspecting, installing, maintaining, and repairing water pump stations, including all mechanical equipment (ex: booster pumps, wells, valves, gauges). Assists in locating and correcting water and irrigation distribution line breaks.

SANITARY AND STORM COLLECTION. Provides maintenance support for installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes. Assists in jetting to clear lines of 4” and above. Assists higher-level technicians in testing the piping system and equipment, including manholes. Assists in repairing pipefittings and maintaining valves and underground pipes. Helps with transporting, mixing, and handling chemicals or using hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel, or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials). Responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees. Assists in locating and correcting sewer and storm distribution line breaks.

TRAINING. Begin and complete hands-on training and education curriculum for NCCER Core, and designated NCCER Plumbing Modules and designated Vendor Courses.

VEHICLES. Operates UF vehicle(s)

LIFT STATIONS. Provides support in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing lift stations, including mechanical equipment. Provides support in maintaining and pulling the sewer and sump Water Distribution Technician, L0 Page 2 of 4 pumps. Receives mentoring from supervisor and/or lead technician for determining the pump outs at the lift stations.

- State of Florida Class E operator license

- Monday through Friday, 06:30 a.m. to 02:30 p.m. 40 hours per week

- Emergencies as needed; swing shift and on-call as required

- Evening shift approximately one week a year; 04:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m

This position is considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

A Criminal background check and a post-offer health assessment will be conducted.

$16.00 Hourly

High school diploma or equivalent

ABILITIES

- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

- Ability to communicate effectively

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to walk to customer/trouble locations

- Ability to move/lift weights such as ladders, tools, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance

- Abilities to climb, frequently reach above shoulders, lift heavy objects, kneel, bend repeatedly, and pull/push repeatedly

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for Veteran's Preference. If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Position has been reposted.  Previous applicants still under consideration.