Maintenance Mechanic - Water Utilities
Woodard & CurranFort Meade, Florida
Full Time
Posted February 20, 2026
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Job Description
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on water and wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems.
- Operate plant equipment such as pumps, filters, lift stations, aerators, motors, and chemical feed systems to ensure proper functioning and compliance.
- Conduct daily inspections and document operational status and maintenance needs.
- Maintain and adjust equipment to optimize treatment results and meet permit requirements.
- Follow safety, operating, and emergency response procedures while performing work.
Requirements
- High School or trade school diploma is required.
- Courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance are a plus.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Minimum of seven years experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
- State of Florida Class C Collection certification is required.
- Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office programs, computerized maintenance programs, and computerized databases including SCADA.
- Experience with the maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures.
- Working knowledge of methods, tools, and materials used in the development, construction, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment employed in the operation of wastewater treatment and the collection system.
- Knowledge of the National Electric Code.
- Knowledge in the principal operation of programmable logic controllers and industrial electronics.
- Safely perform varied mechanical skills, including gas and/or arc welding.
- Read, interpret, and update technical manuals, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
- Keep accurate records using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Troubleshoot electromechanical control systems and calibrate process control instrumentation.
- Install electrical conduit and plumbing.
- Work independently and under pressure with competing demands.
- Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical, and drug screen before employment.
Benefits & Perks
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
On-call incentives: $200 per week on rotation, minimum 2 hours paid per call out
Annual project bonuses
Annual safety bonuses
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match of 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Paid holidays: up to 8 observed holidays annually
Vacation: accrued based on years of experience and hours worked
Sick time: paid sick leave for non-work-related illness or injury
Paid parental leave: up to 80 hours for child bonding
Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance: basic employee group life insurance and AD&D, voluntary options available
Wellbeing support: DarioMind assistance program and personalized mental health resources
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