Production Assistant (Water Production)

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Production Assistant to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive professional to support the daily operational and administrative functions that ensure the reliable production of safe, efficient electric and water service for our community.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating production documentation, maintaining operational records, supporting compliance reporting, assisting with scheduling and work order tracking, as well as providing administrative support.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals. Click here to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Certifications/licenses to be completed within the 1st year of hire:
  • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training
  • Certifications/licenses to be completed within the 2nd year of hire:
  • State of Florida Class C Certified Water Plant Operator License
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
  • OUC's Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
  • Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
  • Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
  • Access to family-oriented recreational areas
  • Paid Conference and Training Opportunities

Click here to view our Benefits Summary.

Salary Range: Starting at $20.458 per hour (Estimated $42,552.64 annually) with a structured step progression system and performance-based pay increases every 6 months up to $26.282 per hour (Estimated $54,666.56 annually)

Location: 6003 Pershing Ave., Orlando, FL 32822

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

Assist water production technicians in building, maintaining, and repairing the mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems of all water facilities. Document activities using computerized maintenance management system and handwritten logs.

Primary Functions:
  • Assist Water Production Technicians with performing preventative and corrective maintenance on all types of water treatment plant equipment;
  • Escort contractors while they are working at all water facilities.
  • Clean and paint all water treatment facilities;
  • Accept, test, and record chemical deliveries;
  • Record daily notes in plant log book on maintenance performed;
  • Assist in ensuring the safety of all maintenance personnel;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Technical Requirements:
  • Familiarity with all, but not limited to the following:
    • Florida Department of Environmental Protection Regulators;
    • Water production operations and maintenance manuals;
    • Software Applications (i.e. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne [E1]);
    • Equipment (i.e. pickup truck with lift gate, electric crane, fork lift, man lift, bobcat, standard hand and power tools, radio system);
    • Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws;
  • Ability to:
    • Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, rates, ratios and percentages;
    • Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Certifications/licenses to be completed within the first year of hire:
    • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training
  • Certifications/licenses to be completed within two years of hire:
    • State of Florida Class C Certified Water Plant Operator License
    • Class A Commercial Driver's License

Working Conditions:

This job will be exposed to wet humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, confined spaces, loud noises, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. This job may occasionally be exposed to extreme cold (non-weather), use of a breathing apparatus, and insects.

Physical Requirements:

This job consists of very frequent speaking, hearing, walking, lifting up to forty (40) pounds, pushing and/or pulling, digging, reaching over head, assembly or handling of parts within arm's length, kneeling and/or crawling, and climbing. This job consists of frequent reading, writing, standing, sitting, lifting over forty-one (41) pounds, bending/stooping, repetitive motions, typing, and detailed inspection. This job will require frequently driving a company vehicle.

OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This organization does not offer or sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions
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