***Position open until June 02, 2023***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who successfully complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Position Function:

Under the direction of Water and Wastewater Leads, performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division in performing routine repairs on water and sewer lines to include, but not limited to, routine checks, painting, mowing, weed eating, oil pump bearings, grease floats, cleaning out lift stations, running generators, cleaning grit screens, and odor control methods. Assist meter crew as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Performs duties necessary to support the Utility Maintenance Division in assisting with the repair of water and sewer lines and lift stations to include, but not limited to, routine checks, oil pump bearings, grease floats, cleaning out lift stations, testing generators (e.g. run hours, fuel levels, etc.), cleaning grit screens, hose washout storage tank, and odor control methods. Assist with meters (e.g. reading and cutoff).
  
• Performs facility and grounds maintenance duties. Duties include but are not limited to, painting, mowing, weed eating, and building maintenance and set-up.
  
• Assists Pump & Motor Technicians and Pipeline Repair Technicians whenever needed with the repair, installation, replacement, and maintenance of pumps and motors, and pipelines for water and wastewater equipment and systems. Responsible for appropriate signage and/or traffic markers and being a flag man.
  
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Environment:

Duties are performed primarily within an outdoor environment or setting. Exposure to electrical and chemical hazards; odor; sewage; vibration; loud noise; inclement weather; blood-borne pathogens; and dust, allergens, and mold.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required; one (1) year work related experience in facility and plant maintenance or a related field is required.
  
• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
  
• Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.
  
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions and/or directions.
  
• Ability to read, write and keep logbooks, inventory records, logbooks, purchase orders, and work requests.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public.
  
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and the pressure of a fast-paced work environment.
  
• Ability to respond to an emergency call-out.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver's license.
  
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.