O&M Technician - Part-time

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking for a qualified O&M Technician near Groveland, Florida! If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. The O&M Technician will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the F.O.G. Fats Oils and Grease receiving unit “Greasezilla”. Candidates must utilize mechanical/pumping equipment repair skills and have experience with electrical systems to provide maintenance and repair as needed to the unit and facility. In addition, the technician will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. The F.O.G. receiving unit utilizes a Screening mechanism, Equalization tanks, and Boiler System to treat all waste that comes into the facility. The technician must have a good understanding of how to operate and maintain a mechanical unit that processes F.O.G. utilizing decanting techniques and a boiler system that utilizes high heat for grease separation. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Grease receiving unit “Greasezilla” as directed by the Lead Operator.
• Operates and maintains all components of the unit.
• Performs preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance of all the unit equipment may include repairs and troubleshooting.
• Daily inspection of the operating site.
• Proficient customer service skills to accommodate haulers and answer any questions they may have as well as direct the daily operation of the site.
• Performs data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Coordinates to ensure that other plant employees and visiting contractors/haulers follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
• Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service to meet the budget.
• Communicate directly with all parties involved with the operation of the Greasezilla including but not limited to Project staff, City staff, leadership, haulers, vendors, and manufacturers. 

Schedule:

• Part time - 12-15 hours per week, Monday thru Friday from 5:00am - 8:30am. Vacation coverage hours are available when full-time staff are off.

What would you need to succeed?

• Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License preferred, or the ability to obtain through the operator’s exam or reciprocity.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a wastewater treatment facility, operation, and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education.
• Mechanical and technical experience is preferred.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures.
• High School or trade school diploma is required,
• A valid Florida motor vehicle operator's license.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety certification a plus.
• Knowledge of computer applications Microsoft office applications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, drawings, and specifications for work assigned.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.

• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.