Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the plant.
For more than 25 years, Woodard & Curran has offered contract operations and management services for drinking water, municipal and industrial wastewater, groundwater remediation, and solid waste facilities nationwide. Currently we contract operate more than 50 facilities nationwide. Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.
Woodard & Curran is looking for temporary Water Treatment Technicians, Mechanics and/or Maintenance Technicians in Lake County until the end of September! In this role, you will regularly participate in the daily operations and maintenance for a facility that treats, and then returns, lake water back to its natural environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to your community by helping to preserve the quality of lake water that is used regularly for recreational purposes! Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.
Schedule: 3:00pm to 11:00pm Monday through Friday. Opportunity for overtime pay
What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
Monitor treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
Monitor, inspect and sample influent and effluent as required.
Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance and satisfaction of water quality project goals
Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
Perform general maintenance on plant equipment and maintain landscaping of the facility
Must be computer literate and capable of working within databases, Microsoft Office and other project related software
Operate heavy equipment including skid steers, front-end loaders, and dozers
Perform extensive mowing and grounds maintenance tasks
Operate equipment and perform assigned duties from a boat as required
Follow all safety procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements
Support other operational tasks as needed
What would you need to succeed?
Experience in water or wastewater utilities is a plus
The position is for Second Shift (3pm-11pm) both inside and outside in variable weather conditions
High School Degree or Equivalent
Valid Florida Driver's License required
Class “B” CDL strongly preferred.
Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.
Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)
As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.
What this means:
- MDR applies to both you and the Company
- Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
- Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement
AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.
🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
- 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
- Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
- Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
- Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
- Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
- Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
- Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
- Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
- Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Workplace Information
E-Verify Participation
Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.
🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
🔗 View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
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Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.
As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.
Recruitment Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.
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