About the Department

Assists the Utilities Maintenance Superintendent in the day-to-day maintenance requirements of the Town’s Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant, water and sewer systems, buildings, grounds and infrastructure.

Position Duties

(The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all-inclusive and will vary with assignments.)

• Maintains lift stations including cleaning, painting, servicing, replacing and adjusting components, pumps and lines.
• Acts as the Foremen over the Utility Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department.
• Oversees the day-to-day maintenance of public buildings, grounds and Town facilities.
• Supervises and schedules the day-to-day operations of the utility maintenance personnel.
• Orders and maintains supplies and materials.
• Assist in the design, planning of water and sewer projects.
• Completes and oversees water meter installations and replacements.
• Completes locations for water and sewer lines throughout the Town.
• Maintains storm water utility infrastructures.
• Oversees the annual testing and maintenance of the fire hydrants.
• Repairs equipment at the water treatment plant, lift stations and Town facilities.
• Maintains and replaces old worn out water meter registers.
• Coordinates activities of professional consultants utilized in the maintenance of Town buildings and equipment including extermination, landscaping and cleaning services.
• Oversees repairs to Town buildings including electrical and plumbing.
• All duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School diploma or acceptable GED equivalent. Associates degree or higher preferred. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Basic knowledge and understanding of plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment. Preferred ability to operate a backhoe/loader; preferred certification in backflow prevention and cross connections; and possess a “C” license in water distribution. (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Knowledge of mathematical skills with basic knowledge of chemistry.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of water treatment, distribution and wastewater collection system with emphasis in utility maintenance.
• Ability to read and comprehend utility maps.
• Ability to interact with Engineers, Contractors and other utility professionals.
• Ability to supervise and work with subordinate personnel.
• Knowledge of computer system.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Ability to deal with the general public with diplomacy and tact.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme weather and vibration. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The Town of Highland Beach is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.