Plant Mechanic Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4829728) Apply  Plant Mechanic Salary $24.06 - $32.41 Hourly Location Utilities 7401 College Parkway Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07436OD Department Utilities Opening Date 02/12/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Internally known as a Trades Worker, this position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater equipment within treatment facilities. Key tasks include the installation, servicing, and repair of pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, valves, chemical lines, and tanks. Duties and Responsibilities + Install, repair, and maintain blowers, motors, valves, pumps, and other equipment. + Perform lubrication tasks such as oiling, greasing, and applying other lubricants to equipment. + Operate welding equipment for repairing and patching metal pipes. + Repair pumps, including repacking stuffing boxes and bearings. + Rebuild or repair gearboxes, gears, seals, and bearings. + Complete additional tasks as assigned. Education, Experience, Licensing + High school diploma or GED, with 6 months of work experience in public utilities (water, sewer, gas, plumbing, electrical, telecommunications, or a related field). + Must complete and pass the FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License training and exam within two years of hire. + Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Supplemental Information + Work Schedule: + Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm + Emergency on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays. + Learn more about Lee County Utilities: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Please provide any additional context or details that may not be captured in your work history. This could include specific achievements, skills, or responsibilities relevant to the role that you’d like to highlight. 02 Do you acknowledge, if hired, you must complete and pass the FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator Certification training course and exam within two years of hire date or employment will end? + Yes + No 03 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email