Panama Job Openings

City of Panama City Beach

Wastewater Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Trainee

Panama City Beach

FULL TIME

October 24, 2024

Salary

$19.00 - $28.86 Hourly

Location

PCB, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00445

Department

Utilities

Division

Wastewater Treatment

Opening Date

10/17/2024

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Description

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment plant and related facilities. An incumbent in this position may be designed “Mechanic I,”, “Mechanic II,” “Mechanic III,” or “Mechanic Trainee.”

Examples of Duties

Participates the responsive repair and maintenance of a variety of treatment plant equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Oversees special projects as assigned, including system upgrades and major repairs.

Researches, designs, and fabricates parts.

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; makes purchases as needed.

Performs schedules preventive maintenance of treatment plant equipment.

Responds to after-hours emergencies when on-call.

Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

Ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Trainee – Must have graduated from standard high school or have GED equivalency certificate.

Mechanic I – Must have graduated from standard high school, or have GED equivalency certificate; one (1) years of experience with the wastewater maintenance division; must possess a Class “C” Wastewater Collection Technician Certification issued by FW&PCOA.

Mechanic II – Must have graduated from standard high school, or have GED equivalency certificate; three (3) years of experience with the wastewater maintenance division; must possess a Class “B” Wastewater Collection Technician Certification issued by FW&PCOA

Mechanic III - Must have graduated from standard high school, or have GED equivalency certificate; five (5) years of experience with the wastewater maintenance division; must possess a Class “A” Wastewater Collection Technician Certification issued by FW&PCOA

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations related to wastewater treatment.

Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment operations and maintenance principles.

Knowledge of the safe operation of industrial tools and heavy equipment.

Knowledge of carpentry and plumbing principles.

Knowledge of inventory management principles.

Skill in the design and fabrication of parts and equipment.

Skill in prioritizing and planning.

Skill in the analysis of data and the preparation of reports.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Wastewater Facility Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include OSHA, DEP, and EPA regulations and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant Successful performance results in the safe and regulatory compliant treatment of wastewater.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in an office, a treatment plant, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, noxious wildlife, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of personal protective equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not excluded them from the position if the work is similar, relate, or a logical assignment to the position.

Agency

City of Panama City Beach

Address

17007 Panama City Beach Parkway

Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413

Phone

850-233-5100

Website

http://www.pcbfl.gov

Examples of Duties

Participates the responsive repair and maintenance of a variety of treatment plant equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Oversees special projects as assigned, including system upgrades and major repairs.

Researches, designs, and fabricates parts.

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; makes purchases as needed.

Performs schedules preventive maintenance of treatment plant equipment.

Responds to after-hours emergencies when on-call.

Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

Ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Trainee – Must have graduated from standard high school or have GED equivalency certificate.

Mechanic I – Must have graduated from standard high school, or have GED equivalency certificate; one (1) years of experience with the wastewater maintenance division; must possess a Class “C” Wastewater Collection Technician Certification issued by FW&PCOA.

Mechanic II – Must have graduated from standard high school, or have GED equivalency certificate; three (3) years of experience with the wastewater maintenance division; must possess a Class “B” Wastewater Collection Technician Certification issued by FW&PCOA

Mechanic III - Must have graduated from standard high school, or have GED equivalency certificate; five (5) years of experience with the wastewater maintenance division; must possess a Class “A” Wastewater Collection Technician Certification issued by FW&PCOA

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations related to wastewater treatment.

Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment operations and maintenance principles.

Knowledge of the safe operation of industrial tools and heavy equipment.

Knowledge of carpentry and plumbing principles.

Knowledge of inventory management principles.

Skill in the design and fabrication of parts and equipment.

Skill in prioritizing and planning.

Skill in the analysis of data and the preparation of reports.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include OSHA, DEP, and EPA regulations and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant Successful performance results in the safe and regulatory compliant treatment of wastewater.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in an office, a treatment plant, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, noxious wildlife, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of personal protective equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters.

Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available
less than 5 years: 152 hours
5 to 9 years: 176 hours
10 to 14 years: 200 hours
15 to 19 years: 224 hours
20 + years: 248 hours

PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck.

RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Employee's Birthday

INSURANCE:* Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee. Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $630/month; Child/Children $540/month; and Family $1,200/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $508/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $767/month).

Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.

Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following your hire date.

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