Chief Maintenance Mechanic - Water Production

City of Titusville, FL

$64K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 5+ years of experience in water treatment systems maintenance.
  • DEP Drinking Water Certification or Water Distribution Certification required with respective experience levels.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and schedule maintenance activities for water treatment systems.
  • Plan and implement preventive maintenance and system upgrades.
  • Conduct daily inspections to identify maintenance needs.
  • Administer employee records and monitor compliance with safety protocols.
  • Develop and maintain maintenance records and inventory levels.
  • Purchase materials and oversee employee purchasing activities.
  • Provide training on maintenance procedures and safety protocols.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage after two months of service.
  • Retirement savings plans with a City match of up to 4%.
  • Life insurance coverage of 2x base salary.
  • Flexible work hours and schedules.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
Salary: $30.80 - $50.84 Hourly
Location : Titusville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-0723
Department: Public Works - 1501
Division: Water Production- 1615
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

JOB SUMMARY

This is Supervisory work in a first line, technical capacity directing the activities of skilled personnel engaged in the daily maintenance of a Public Drinking Water Supply. Incumbent is responsible for the oversight of teams engaged in the mechanical and electrical activities associated with the construction, upgrade, and maintenance of treatment process or conveyance system equipment and infrastructure. Works closely with the Chief Operator continuously improve process efficiency. Systems include but are not limited to: pumps, chemical feed systems, treatment basins, pump stations, electrical switch-gear, motor controls, wells, and water transport systems. Works with minimal direction, utilizing independent judgment in a team environment. Work is subject to review by the divisional Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
  • Organize, schedule, and monitor maintenance activities.
  • Plan and implement proactive preventive maintenance, system repairs, and upgrades using a team-oriented approach.
  • Conduct daily inspections of systems and equipment to identify corrective or preventive maintenance needs and report malfunctions or safety hazards.
  • Administer and monitor employee records, including work time, attendance, and safety practices, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Report policy, safety, or procedural violations to supervision as necessary.
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor maintenance records, equipment history, and inventory levels.
  • Purchase materials and equipment and oversee employee purchasing activities.
  • Prepare employee performance evaluations, corrective actions, and recognition recommendations in coordination with the Superintendent.
  • Provide training and instruction to employees on maintenance procedures, equipment, and safety protocols.
  • Attend technical and supervisory training to maintain current knowledge of industry practices and technologies.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
  • Working knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and maintenance of water treatment systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including process equipment and controls.
  • Understanding of basic electrical theory, motor controls, and related equipment.
  • Ability to lead and motivate employees in a team-oriented environment using effective team-building techniques.
  • Ability to develop and implement employee training, coaching, performance reinforcement, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
  • Proficiency in operating office computers and commercial software applications.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information to employees and supervisors.
  • Knowledge of standard safety practices and occupational hazards associated with industrial and water treatment environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, report preparation, and project tracking.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus five years' experience in the technical and administrative aspects of Water Treatment Systems maintenance. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License or attain within 60 days of hire.
  • Must possess either DEP Drinking Water Certification and 3 years maintenance experience or a Water Distribution Certification and 6 years of maintenance experience

This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current Drugs and Alcohol policy.

During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee's department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Requires lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must have sufficient physical strength and able to work long hours outdoors, including in adverse weather, confined spaces, tanks, excavations and around wastewater. Additional physical abilities required:

  • Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and over the phone.
  • Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Visual Acuity: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles,include close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Including ability to walk in uneven terrain and work in unimproved areas under construction during utility installations and maintenance tasks, including wet trenches and other adverse situations on a daily basis.
  • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.Able to climb stairs and ladders frequently, and work at heights up to 150' above ground infrequently. Body agility is emphasized. Enter confined spaces for internal repairs. Must be able to enter excavations and confined spaces on a daily basis to perform assigned duties. Able to enter confined spaces such as well pits, valve pits, tanks, and excavations frequently.
  • Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Must be able to use hand and power tools required for performance of assigned duties.
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
  • Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
  • Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Complete Benefits Package for Full-Time General Employees

Health, Dental, Vision Coverage:
-Active 1st of the month after completions of 2 full months of service.

Retirement Savings:
-401A ( up to 4% match of base pay with City contribution)
-457B

Retirement:
City employees become enrolled in the Pension Plan from the first day of employment

Life Insurance:
-2x base salary, rounded to next $1,000 city paid (additional optional life insurance plan available)

Holidays:
-9 days per year
-2 floating holidays per year (after 6 month probationary period has been completed)

Vacation Leave:
- 80 hours/year, increases 88 hours/ year after second year and then in two year increments.
Vacation leave credit may be accumilated to a maximum of 120 hours in addition to that authorized in an anniversary year.

Sick Leave:
- 8 hours allowance accumulated for each month of service completed.

Bereavement Leave
Vacation Buyback Program
Sick Leave Donation Program
Incentive Pay


Family Friendly:
-Flexible hours and schedules to accommodate employee and City needs

Employee Recognition:
-Annual performance feedback
-Employee of the Month recognition
-City Employee of the Year recognition
-Annual Employee recognition event

Well Being:
-Annual Health Access Program
-Comprehensive Wellness Program
-Employee Health & Wellness Facility (shared with Brevard County)
-Membership discount (Parrish)
-Community Programs/Classes (Parrish partnership)
-Wellness Portal (Aetna)
-Wellness Education (Lunch & Learn)
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Employee Health Clinic (for enrolled employees and dependents)
-Discounts through Tickets at Work

Tuition Reimbursement:
Employees may be reimbursed for approved tuition requests for grade received:
A=100%
B= 75%
C= 50%
Reimbursement does not include books, student activity fees, etc.

Full-time employment with the City of Titusville qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness once you meet all requirements. Please check website for details.
01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or a GED?
  • Yes
  • No

02

How many years of experience do you have in the technical and administrative aspects of water treatment systems maintenance?
  • Less than 5 years
  • 5 to less than 7 years
  • 7 to less than 10 years
  • 10 or more years

03

Have you been responsible for planning, coordinating, or overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance activities for a water treatment facility?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Please describe your experience with the technical aspects of water treatment systems maintenance, including the types of facilities, equipment, and systems you have maintained.
Required Question

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