Utility Service Worker 3 or Utility Service Worker 4

Job Description:

Utility Service Worker 3 or Utility Service Worker 4

Description

The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy. Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain service members and veterans.

General Description

The final position level will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy.

The Town of Longboat Key Is accepting applications for a Full-Time Utility Worker 3 or 4 position in our Public Works Department. A pre-employment physical and drug screen will be required, except for current employees who have met the requirement.

Why Join Us?
Longboat Key is not only a picturesque location famous for its stunning beaches and vibrant community, but it also stands out as an exceptional employer committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, the Town takes pride in promoting diversity and inclusivity, providing hiring preferences for eligible veterans and their families.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes their well-being and financial security. This includes retirement savings options such as a 401(k) Retirement Account and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, alongside a robust suite of healthcare options through Florida Blue that covers premiums and offers various plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Please see our website for a full list of benefits.

The Town supports employees' personal development with career and education incentives, allowing for continuous growth. Additionally, employees benefit from a generous paid leave policy, including vacation and paid medical/sick leave.

Longboat Key promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering substantial paid time off, including holidays and a well-structured vacation accrual system based on continuous service. Other perks include an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts at local facilities, and short and long-term disability options, ensuring peace of mind for all workers.

With its commitment to a drug-free workplace and a supportive culture, Longboat Key not only fosters a productive environment but also champions a fulfilling lifestyle for its employees, making it an appealing place to build a career.

Posting Highlights

The Town of Longboat Key is a beautiful place to live, work and visit. Join our team at the Town of Longboat Key, a premier coastal community renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to quality of life.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
Be Service Minded
Value Teamwork
Be Professional
Have the Utmost Integrity
Demonstrates Mutual Respect
Bring a Positive Attitude to Work
Embrace Continuous Improvement

FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Public Works Utilities Manager or designee, performs skilled, technical and construction work on all aspects of the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater pumping stations, distribution, and collection systems. Also maintains a continuous check on operating efficiency. The difference between the Service Worker 3 and 4 is the Service Worker 4 is more of a specialty trade position, such as electrical, plumbing, or specialty utility training and experience.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
• Performs electrical and plumbing work on utility water and wastewater systems.
• Operates and maintains all water and wastewater pumping stations.
• Inspects utility water and wastewater electrical, plumbing, and related equipment including pipes, pumps, motors, wiring, automatic transfer switches, engines, storage tanks and controls to determine proper operation.
• Obtains equipment and supplies to make necessary repairs.
• Performs tests for potable water quality, logs results and maintains records.
• Changes and replaces pumps; checks chlorine levels.
• Performs preventative maintenance and checks at water and wastewater stations.
• Performs maintenance operations, checks pumps in lift stations.
• Performs water service maintenance duties, repairs main leaks; checks and maintains pump stations, and keeps water pressure at a required level.
• Determines the need for special attention to operating or maintenance requirements on all equipment. Keeps records on operations and maintenance of all equipment.
• Assists supervisors with paperwork, computer work, and capital outlay considerations.
• Reports to work on emergency call back, when notified in accordance with departmental procedures. Any person finding themselves in jeopardy of the town’s Drug Free Workplace Policy, while on call or when called to report back to duty, shall report that condition to their immediate Supervisor (or, if unavailable, their Department Head) as soon as possible for purposes of obtaining another individual to be available for normal call in procedures for that instance. Employees are expected to perform all essential functions of their job, including on call duty. Employees who are unable to respond to call back duty may be subject to a performance review, including disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Reports to work as required by the Disaster Plan Recovery Guide and regular attendance during normal work schedule, other than excused or work-related absences.
• Any other functions deemed essential by the Town and communicated to the employee by his/her supervisor or department head.

Clarification
The Utility Service Worker 3 position is intended for candidates with foundational skills and experience in utility operations and maintenance. This role involves performing essential tasks related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities under general supervision.

The Utility Service Worker 4 position is designed for candidates with advanced skills and specialized training in areas such as electrical, plumbing, or other utility-related fields. This role requires considerable experience and may involve more complex and specialized work within Public Works Utilities.

When applying, please indicate your experience level and the position for which you feel you are best qualified. The selection will be based on the applicant's background, experience, and skills as they relate to the specific demands of each job level.

OTHER TASKS
Every incidental duty connected with the position cannot be specified in the job description and an employee, at the discretion of the Town, may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Qualifications

JOB PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of operating principles and practices and the maintenance requirements of construction, and utilities water and wastewater operations. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the work. Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and equipment of mechanical maintenance and utility infrastructure operations. Ability to work from plans, blueprints or sketches. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Skill in the use of power tools and shop equipment. Ability to learn to operate a variety of Public Works equipment.

Knowledge of National Electrical Codes (NEC), use and care of advanced tools, equipment, and testing devices of the electrical trade, and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Working with both high voltages of AC and DC circuits. Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions, including but not limited to the following tasks: repetitive lifting, lifting of a minimum of 50 pounds, shoveling, raking and bending.

Minimum Qualifications

PREFERRED
Four years’ experience in Utility pump station work and certificates for college level courses in job related subjects.

REQUIRED
High school diploma or equivalent. Sufficient physical strength and agility to do heavy manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Experience in general labor work, maintenance, repair and operation of utility water and wastewater equipment and basic electrical training. Ability to complete a course in advanced electrical training and obtain a Florida Water Distribution License within 1 year

Working Conditions & Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a variety of locations, inside and outside, as required. Ability to work out of doors, occasionally under adverse conditions. Travel between work locations is by Town truck. Emergency situations may require overtime and call back.

Valid Florida Driver’s License (MVR background check).
Successful completion of an employment physical and drug screen to confirm the ability to perform the essential functions of the job (waived for promoted or transferred Town employees who have previously met this requirement); signed Acknowledgement for the attached “Drug Free Workplace Policy” must be provided prior to assuming Town duties. The Town is a Drug Free Workplace, in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, in § 440.102, FS and Rules 59A-24 F.A.C (Florida Administrative Code). State and federal laws and regulations may subject certain employees to additional drug testing requirements. Any employee who violates the program is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Hepatitis A vaccination, or proof of the same, as a precautionary measure against exposure to raw sewage and a signed Acknowledgement for the attached “Information to Employees -Hepatitis A” must be provided prior to assuming Town duties. Hepatitis B vaccination, proof of same, or signed Acknowledgement declining the vaccination (see attached Information to Employees - Hepatitis B) must be provided prior to assuming Town duties.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

If you are ready to join our team and make a positive impact in the Town of Longboat Key, we encourage you to apply for the Utility Service Worker 3 or Utility Service Worker 4 position today!

Join us in making Longboat Key a premier coastal community, and help maintain our commitment to exceptional service and quality of life. We look forward to hearing from you!

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our Web page at:

https://www.longboatkey.org/town-government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually