Southwest Florida Water Management District · 16 hours ago
Field Operations Technician (0126)
Brooksville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$16.14/hr - $18.36/hr
2+ years expThe Southwest Florida Water Management District is a government agency dedicated to protecting water resources and minimizing flood risks. The Field Operations Technician role involves performing routine and preventative maintenance on District lands, operating various equipment, and responding to public inquiries to support environmental preservation efforts.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain well sites and structures, repair and construct fences on District conservation lands
Operate mowers, chainsaws, ATV's, pickup trucks, gooseneck trailers, agricultural tractors, skid steers with attachments, and pumper trucks. Load, unload, transport, and operate mowers/tractors with attachments and similar equipment
Responds to and interacts with the public on inquires
Assist on pumper trucks for prescribed burns and wildfires
Preform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
Inspect and maintain sites in remote, undeveloped, and isolated areas
Complete work orders, plan and schedule work, and order supplies
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years related work experience for Maintenance and Trades Technician 2
Three (3) years related work experience for Maintenance and Trades Technician 3
Obtainment of IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, S130/190 within one (1) year of hire
Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
Vision insurance
Deferred compensation Program
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability (District Paid)
Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
Health savings & flexible spending accounts
Flexible schedule for Work-life balance
Legal and Identity Theft protection
Wellness program
Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
State adoption benefit qualified employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time
Company
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Official account of the Southwest Florida Water Management District serving west-central Florida.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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