Maintenance Technician in Ave Maria, Florida at Peninsula Improvement Corp

Utility Maintenance Technician
Location: Ave Maria, FL
Company: Barron Collier Companies, Ave Maria Utility Company
Job Type: Full-Time

Immediate available opening for a full-time Utility Maintenance Technician with Peninsula Improvement Corp., d/b/a Ave Maria Utility Company, a Barron Collier Company. The Utility Maintenance Technician will be performing various tasks involving water and wastewater utilities maintenance projects; locating service connections and breaks; installing, repairing, or replacing valves; disassembling, maintaining and painting pumps, motors, pipes, and hydrants; performing preventive maintenance on equipment; assembling and repairing backflow devices; assembling bacteriological sample stations; conducting cross-connection control inspections of customers; repairing or replacing sustaining, regulation, and pressure reducing valves.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in general maintenance, mechanics, electrical maintenance, plumbing, water utility operations, or specialized work in area of assignment; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving grounds maintenance, road maintenance, water utilities maintenance, general building maintenance, equipment operation, and/or specialized work in area of assignment, such as electrical maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, underground utility location, sewer cleaning camera/truck operation, or wastewater collections; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Tasks involving water utility operations/maintenance will require possession and maintenance of valid Class 3 Water Distribution license and backflow testing and repair certification within 18 months of hire. May also require other certifications as related to position or for specialized areas of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and maintain eligibility requirements and endorsement(s) to drive a Company vehicle.

This position is in our Ave Maria, FL location in the Ave Maria Utility Plant.

Ave Maria Utility Company a Barron Collier Company with Peninsula Engineering focuses on sustainability and conservation as core principles of the community development, The Ave Maria Utility Company boasts state-of-the-art water treatment. The 1.67 million-gallon-per-day plant uses membrane softening to treat water drawn from three wells. The zero-discharge facility treats wastewater with an eco-friendly activated sludge process, followed by filtration and high-level disinfection. The result is beneficial reuse for irrigation in the community. The water treatment facility won the Design-Build Institute of America’s “Project of the Year” in the New York Tri-State Region and a National Merit Award.

Benefits: Vision and optimism about the future continue to push us toward pathways of growth. At Barron Collier Companies we relish that. And we celebrate the visionary thinking in our over 100-year history as a company by encouraging it in new generations of team members, customers, partners, and stakeholders.

We make every effort to provide our employees with a benefits program that provides comprehensive benefits and coverage for employees and their families. We are committed to providing a competitive benefits program that allows you and your family the flexibility to best meet your needs, while at the same time, allows additional benefits to protect your income, build financial security, and balance your work and personal life. As a team member at Barron Collier Companies, you’ll enjoy:

• Medical/Dental/Vision health benefits
• Telemedicine available 24/7
• Paid vacation/holiday
• 401(k) savings plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Discretionary annual bonuses and peer recognition awards
• Employee Referrals up to $1,000
• Paid Licensing/Certification Fees and Renewals
• Tuition Assistance
• Ergonomic office designs
• Gym membership assistance
• Volunteer Time Off up to 24 hours

How to apply:

Learn more about our company and culture at Ave Maria Utility Company.

You may apply through the career page or directly at: https://bcp.recruiting.pdsvista.com. We look forward to meeting you!

We are a drug-free (DFW) and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Barron Collier Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not contact the hiring manager or HR department regarding this posting. Unsolicited emails or calls from recruiting agencies will be blocked and deleted without response.