Department:

Public Utilities

About Our Job

Are you an experienced utility maintenance professional ready to lead a skilled team? In this role, you will oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and repair of Sarasota County's wastewater collection, reclaimed water, lift station, STEP, low-pressure sewer, and vacuum sewer systems. You'll coordinate field operations, provide technical leadership, and help ensure critical utility infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably for our community.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead from the front, solve complex challenges, and make a direct impact on essential public services, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Description:

• Lead, schedule, and supervise the maintenance and repair of lift stations, STEP and low-pressure sewer systems, vacuum sewer systems, reclaimed water distribution systems, and wastewater collection infrastructure
• Coordinate daily and weekly work activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of maintenance operations
• Inspect maintenance and repair activities to verify quality, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Train, mentor, and develop staff on equipment operation, maintenance practices, safety procedures, and departmental processes
• Manage employee scheduling, resource allocation, and work assignments to maximize operational efficiency
• Procure parts, materials, and equipment necessary to support maintenance and repair activities
• Review and process work orders, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, bid specifications, and other operational documents
• Support the implementation and monitoring of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to meet service level expectations
• Monitor vehicle and equipment usage, condition, and maintenance needs to ensure operational readiness
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with County standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations

Work Hours: 

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• *On-Call is required

About You:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent AND four (4) years of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -OR- A two (2) year Associate's degree AND two (2) years of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -OR- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -AND- One (1) year of supervisory experience (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted)
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the maintenance operation and repair of the mechanical lift station, vacuum sewer, S.T.E.P., and low-pressure systems
• Class C, B, or A State of Florida Collection Certification
• Class A CDL

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years

About Everything Else:

Starting Pay: $31.17 - $36.00/ hour, based on experience

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Employee Type:

Regular (Budgeted)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! 
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.