Field Operations Technician (0596)

About the role

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is a government agency dedicated to protecting water resources, minimizing flood risks, and ensuring public water needs are met. Serving a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida, the District operates under state law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain well sites and structures, repair and construct fences on District conservation lands.
• Operate mowers, chainsaws, ATV's, pickup trucks, gooseneck trailers, agricultural tractors, skid steers with attachments, and pumper trucks.
• Load, unload, transport, and operate mowers/tractors with attachments and similar equipment.
• Respond to and interact with the public on inquires.
• Afford assistance on pumper trucks for prescribed burns and wildfires.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Inspect and maintain sites in remote, undeveloped, and isolated areas.
• Complete work orders, plan and schedule work, and order supplies.

Requirements

• Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: Heavy Work, Vehicle, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Typing, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motion.
• Working Environmental Conditions: Outside, Heat, Noise, Vibration, Hazards, Atmosphere, Hiking, Bites, Remote, Weather, Driving, Equipment, Power Tools, Wading, Boating, Fires, Feral, Aboveground.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and Trades Technician 2: High School Diploma or equivalent, Two (2) years related work experience, Obtain IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, S130/190 within one (1) year of hire.
• Maintenance and Trades Technician 3: High School Diploma or equivalent, Three (3) years related work experience, Obtain IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, S130/190 within one (1) year of hire.

Skills

Essential skills include operating various machinery, interacting with the public, and performing maintenance tasks in remote areas.

Benefits

The District offers an excellent total rewards package including:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Pay

The starting compensation for Maintenance and Trades Technician 2 is $16.14 - $17.83, and for Maintenance and Trades Technician 3 is $17.19 - $18.99. Starting salary ranges are included for the Maintenance and Trades Technician profile, reflecting the minimum to approximately 19% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office. Occasional overtime and overnight travel are required. Employee may be required to work on nonscheduled workdays including weekends, and holidays, during declared emergencies or when the workload is such that it is required. This position is eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.

Additional Details

This position is eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week. The Field Operations Technician is a safety sensitive position. As such, the employee will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Travel Required

Yes. Extensive travel, using a District vehicle, within District's coverage area. Employee may be required to work on nonscheduled workdays including weekends, and holidays, during declared emergencies or when the workload is such that it is required.

Contact Information

To learn more about the District and its opportunities, click on the link to apply. For questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office Chief at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).