Maintenance Mechanic Water Utilities

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 planet.

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 also aids employees in earning upgrading and keeping their certifications within the industry.

Who We Are Looking For:

Woodard & Curran is growing and we are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for a water utility system! The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the routine preventative predictive and corrective maintenance tasks that are assigned by the projects maintenance repair program. The water and wastewater utility includes one water plant one wastewater plant a collection system with six lift stations a distribution system and meters. We take pride in caring for these facilities both inside and out and are looking for a conscientious Maintenance Mechanic to help us maintain our standards for providing safe clean water to the community!

If you enjoy working both indoors and outdoors protecting natures precious resource water then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

Schedule: Monday Friday 7.00am 3.30pm. Will be required to respond to emergency or unpredicted situations.

• On-call incentives offer $200 for the week you are on call (this is on a rotation).
• Compensation for being on call is 2hrs minimum paid for each call out received.
• Annual Project bonuses are awarded each year.
• Annual Safety bonuses are awarded each year.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

In this role you will perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance of a water and wastewater treatment facility as well as the sewer collection systems. Essential duties are but not limited to:

• Performing all routine preventive and corrective maintenance assignments that are assigned to by the projects preventive maintenance and repair program.
• Performing housekeeping duties in the maintenance department and on maintenance vehicles as assigned by the projects manager.
• Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety operating and emergency response procedures.
• Performing all work to produce a result which meets all goals and objectives set by the projects manager.
• Responsible for operating plant collection and distribution equipment such as aerators filters pumps lift stations aeration basins anoxic basins instrumentation motors clarifiers chemical feed systems blowers mixers generators lighting chlorinators rake drives bar screens storage tanks meters air compressors sludge dewatering equipment and other similarly related plant components and equipment.
• Maintain and adjust equipment to achieve the best possible treatment results and to maintain compliance with the plant operating permit.
• Perform daily checks of the facility to document operational status and maintenance requirements.

There is plenty of room for upward growth and mobility in this position for motivated candidates!

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• High School or trade school diploma is required. Courses in mechanical electrical and instrumentation maintenance are a plus.
• A valid drivers license.
• Minimum of seven years experience in the installation maintenance and repair of mechanical electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• State of Florida Class C Collection certification.
• 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; calibrate process control instrumentation install electrical conduit and plumbing.
• Work independently ability to work 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.

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.

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys 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.To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters click here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related read our entireAffirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement click here. To view the EEOCWorkplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization our dedication to fostering growth access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential enabling us to deliver the most innovative sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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