When applying for a position
Please make sure you indicate which open position you are applying for. You may apply in any of the following ways…
- Send resume/and cover letter to HR@Lrecd.org
- Complete an application (https://jobapps.hrdirectapps.com/applicantform/D4640347730/0) along with attachments and submit online
- Mail: To Loxahatchee River District: ATTN; Human Resources 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Also, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. The application for Veteran Preference must be completed along with any required documentation and must be included as an attachment at the time of submitting your employment application.
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Disability:
Disabled applicants may request a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process by contacting the Human Resource department.
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Operations Reliability Asset Coordinator
Pay Grade: 10; Salary Range: $32.96 – $52.74 an hour
Position Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt
Schedule: M-F 7am- 3:30pm
Summary Statement: This position is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and revisions to the District’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the reliability assets in-use or assigned to the Operations Department. As part of these responsibilities this position will be responsible for the assimilation of reliability assets, development of planned maintenance (PM) activities as well as reliability asset disposal. This position is also responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the District’s on-road vehicle fleet.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs duties as assigned including but not limited to:
- Responsible for the strategic and comprehensive assimilation of Operations reliability assets, development of operation and maintenance procedures, generation of PMs and corrective work orders, etc. into the District’s CMMS.
- Responsible for the implementation, development and periodic review and suggested revisions to the District’s Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and grounds on behalf of the Operations Department.
- Review a minimum of 5 to 10% of Operations staff work order entries, on a monthly basis, to ensure compliance with the District’s CMMS Standards.
- Coordinates and supervises CMMS training and informational workshops for the Operations Department.
- Uses PowerBI and other analytical tools for identification and prioritization of system deficiencies and coordinates with other District departments or outside resources for corrective actions.
- Responsible for setting stock levels for inventoried supplies consumed by the Operations Department as well as maintaining appropriate spare parts for critical process equipment and instrumentation for the WWTP.
- Responsible for the assimilation of Operations reliability assets into the electronic CMMS in compliance with CMMS Standards as published and maintained by the District as well as for proper disposal of reliability assets, when appropriate.
- Manages and coordinates the repair (i.e., corrective) and maintenance (i.e., planned) activities for the District’s fleet of on-road vehicles including all work trucks and vacuum trucks as well as all appurtenant features including but not limited to compressors, cranes, etc.
- Coordinates with Operations, Engineering, Administration, Water Resources and the Lab during the execution of daily work activities, as required to fully implement and maintain the District’s PM program on behalf of the Operations Department and for the management of the District’s on-road vehicle fleet.
- Develop and maintain a District vehicle dashboard that allows District-wide or department-focused review and visualization of metrics and reports on monthly basis.
- Responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) to document relevant responsibilities including equipment PM processes and procedures. Where warranted, shall also coordinate, and provide Staff training related to the District’s CMMS, process/PM SOPs and asset assimilation and disposal.
- Coordinates with Safety for training, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and equipment/vehicle inspections.
- Provides recommendations to the Plant Manager, Chief WWTP Operator, and Maintenance Supervisor for improving data management, technology use, and relevant SOPs.
- Responsible for the management and coordination of specific annual capital projects, as designated and assigned by the Plant Manager.
- Serve as the Operations liaison to assist the Engineering Department with the integration of Operations reliability assets and infrastructure into the District’s geographic information system (GIS).
- Supports the Plant Manager during preparation of the Operations Department expense and capital improvement budgets by developing and using effective analytical tools to evaluate data in the District’s CMMS.
- Ability to perform as Essential Personnel before and following a declared emergency.
- Education and Experience:
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a minimum of three (3) years of plant maintenance experience
- Obtained or ability to obtain advanced industrial maintenance reliability training and certifications
- Strong technical aptitude working with electronic database platforms including CMMS and PowerBi
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Minimum five (5) years of practical experience with the use of electronic CMMS
Plant Maintenance Foreman
Pay Grade: 12; Salary Range: $37.04 – $59.26 an hour
Position Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt
Schedule: M-F 7am- 3:30pm
Summary Statement:. The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and execution of planned maintenance (PMs) and corrective repairs for all equipment, structures, and the grounds at the District’s domestic wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). It requires a high degree of technical competence in the maintenance and repair of complex equipment and processes and requires significant managerial experience. The position leads a diverse team including plant mechanics and electricians, and ensures the efficient, safe, and compliant execution of maintenance activities. The Maintenance Foreman is part of the Operations Team and reports directly to the Plant Manager. The District is a 24-hour per day, 365-day/year operation and a person in this position will be required to periodically work overtime, including nights, holidays, weekends and in response to emergencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform duties as assigned including but not limited to:
- Responsible for planning, prioritizing and executing the day-to-day maintenance activities of the treatment plant and associated equipment to achieve the highest degree of treatment efficiency possible within the budgetary confines allocate Supervision is largely administrative with hands on training of subordinates.
- Plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance tasks using the District’s CMMS software (InforEAM). Position will be required to ensure that all maintenance related work orders are properly created, assigned, tracked, and closed out within the CMMS in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues. Where appropriate, troubleshooting shall include completion of a root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures or operational disruptions.
- Perform quality control checks on completed maintenance work to ensure appropriate operational and functional standards are met.
- Oversee the repair and maintenance of process equipment including pumps, valves, blowers, motors, HVAC systems, electrical panels, PLCs, SCADA-related components, and other WWTP infrastructure.
- Use PowerBI and other electronic software and analytical tools to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance productivity, efficiency, and backlog reduction.
- Responsible for setting and maintaining inventory levels for critical spare parts, supplies and equipment to ensure timely procurement to support operational readiness and efficient systems maintenance.
- Coordinate emergency maintenance work and participate in after-hours response as required.
- Ensure compliance with District safety protocols, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Responsible for creating, reviewing and updating standard operating procedures to document relevant responsibilities and work tasks of the Maintenance Team.
- Participate in the hiring, firing and promotion process for all subordinate staff.
- Manage team performance, including conducting semi-annual and/or annual performance evaluations. The evaluations will include providing subordinate staff with critical and constructive feedback as well as setting appropriate goals and providing the Plant Manager with recommended pay rate increases.
- Responsible for establishing and coordinating on-the-job training and mentorship to junior staff.
- Collaborate with other District departments as required to provide project specific support and services, when appropriate.
- Ensures the treatment facility and associated equipment operates within the parameters of the Florida Department of Environmental (FDEP) WWTP Operating Permit
- Has considerable latitude for the use of independent judgment in selection of work methods and procedure
- Required to perform as an Essential staff member prior to, during and after a declared emergency
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or an equivalent.
- Minimum 5-years of progressive management experience (utility maintenance preferred).
- Minimum 10-years of hands-on plant (utility preferred) maintenance experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude including familiarity with the operation and maintenance of the types of equipment and systems in use at WWTP sites (e.g. pumps, blowers, motors, valves, clarifiers, etc.).
- Strong electrical aptitude including familiarity working with 480-volt electrical distribution systems which include switchgear, MCC, automatic transfer switches and diesel driven emergency generator systems.
- Demonstratable experience with the execution of critical safety programs including, but not limited to, the preparation of job hazard analysis (JHA), lock-out/tag out (LO/TO) procedures as well as confined space and hot work permit processes.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Possess a valid and clear Florida Driver’s License and acquire a valid Florida Class “B” CDL Driver’s license within the first year of hire.
Collection & Distribution Reliability Engineer & SCADA Technician
Pay Grade Range: 12; Salary Range: $37.04 – $59.26 Hourly
Position Type: Full-Time / Non- Exempt
Schedule: M-F 7am- 3:30pm
Summary Statement
This position is responsible for the overall execution and coordination of the District’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the overall reliability of in-use or assigned equipment to the Collections & Distribution Department. As part of these responsibilities this position will be responsible for ensuring all planned maintenance (PM) activities are completed in allotted time frames as well ensuring employees are utilizing the various tools to ensure smooth data collection and interpretation through analytics thus improving the overall reliability of the systems. In addition, this position will be responsible for the overall SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) interface system used for remote data collection from the field for interaction with operators. The District is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year operation and personnel in this classification will be subject to working overtime and on call including nights, holidays, weekends, and emergency situations.
Responsibilities
Perform duties as assigned including but not limited to:
- Responsible for department critical spare parts review as well as working with Superintendent and Warehouse on critical spares inventory stocking, reordering, removal of obsolete spares, and repairs of spare equipment when necessary. This includes obtaining quotes and providing necessary purchase requisitions when applicable.
- Monitoring and overall system execution of lift station and low-pressure pump workflow including replacement, disposal, repair, and restocking in warehouse. Deficiencies to include recommendations to Superintendent on routine basis.
- Responsible for monitoring the development, planning, and execution along with suggested revisions to the District’s Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs for the department.
- Role of Collections “planner” of Corrective (CM) and Breakdown (BM) work orders, which includes researching most efficient manner to correct issues utilizing LRD mission statement and procedures with assistance from Root Cause Analysis techniques
- Develops all System Shutdown and Bypass Plans in collaboration with Superintendent in a timely and efficient manner using standard procedure and exhibits after they have been assigned via Superintendent or Engineering Department through EAM Work Flow
- Review of all department Work Orders including proper use of Standard Work Orders, equipment, task plans activities, checklist completion, problem codes, closing codes, booked labor, and attached documents
- Provides monthly feedback of departmental deficiencies but not limited to items such as PM % Compliance, critical spares, and CMMS utilization though tools such as Microsoft PowerBI on a routine basis and for department monthly reporting
- Works Closely with Supt on development of SCADA interface including providing recommendations to department for review and implementation
- Works closely with Field Techs during SCADA interface including providing recommendations to department for review and implementation.
- Ability to perform as Essential Personnel before and following a declared emergency.
- Ability to fill in for Collections & Distribution Superintendent or Foreman in limited capacity.
- On occasion works overtime, On Call Schedules, night jobs, and hurricane preparation/ recovery efforts as directed by supervision..
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possess FW&PCOA Level III (Class “C”) Certification in Wastewater Collections and a Wastewater Distribution Level III (Class “C”) or have the ability to obtain both Waster Collections and Distribution certifications within time period outlined in offer letter or promotion
- Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) training and certification required or have the ability to obtain within time period outlined in offer letter or promotion
- Advanced engineering or maintenance reliability degree, preferred
- Obtained or ability to obtain advanced industrial maintenance reliability training and certifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a minimum of three (3) years of maintenance reliability preferred.
- Strong technical aptitude working with electronic database platforms including CMMS and PowerBi
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Minimum five (5) years of practical experience with the use of electronic CMMS or related computer experience
- Intermediate to Advanced VTSCADA interface training with some basic programming training