Water Distribution Tech 0

Apply now Job no: 534477
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:63700700 - FS-UTILITIES-WASTE WATER

Classification Title:

Water Distribution Technician
Job Description:
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 pumps. Receives mentoring from supervisor and/or lead technician for determining the pump outs at the lift stations.
 
Valid State of Florida Class E operator license Required
 
Post-offer health assessment
 
Criminal background check
 
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:
 
-Monday through Friday, 07:00 a.m. to 03:30 p.m.
-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.
 
Expected Salary:

$17.00 Hourly based on experience.
Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
None above minimum qualifications
 
EXPERIENCE:
None noted
 
KNOWLEDGE:
None above minimum qualifications
 
SKILLS:
None noted
 
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
 
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
None noted
Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

 

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