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Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

University of Florida -
Gainesville, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.00 - $31.25 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Family leave
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Wastewater Certification
High school diploma or GED
Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator

Full Job Description

JOB NO:

539209

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

DEPARTMENT:

63700700 - FS-UTILITIES-WASTE WATER

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Treatment Plant Operator I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class C wastewater operator’s certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator II: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class B wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

Treatment Plant Operator III: High school diploma or equivalent and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Possession of a current class A wastewater operator’s certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant at times independently in a safe and effective manner while maintaining facility discharge compliance. Record all required instrumentation readings, review data and take corrective action based on analysis. Performs required laboratory sample collection and analysis, take corrective operational action based on analysis. Monitor the status of facility systems, change processes from automatic operation to manual operation as necessary. Performs required system checkout procedures and calibration adjust equipment as required.

Record keeping - data entry, logbooks, checklists, lab and calibration sheets etc. Perform routine cleaning and painting of all facility systems: buildings, tanks, equipment, flumes etc. Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment. Maintain plant operation and security status weekends, holidays and after normal working hours. Periodically drive UF vehicle, provide tours to the public, students and faculty

Performs preventive or repair maintenance on assigned equipment necessary for plant operations with and/or without the assistance of and in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.

Train operations staff when required

Proof of a State of Florida Class E operator’s license required.

Valid Florida Class "A", “B” or "C" Wastewater Operators Certification required.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

4 Days/Week – 10 Hours/Day either Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat (Midnight 0000-1000, Day 0600-1600, Evening 1400-0000)

Can rotate or work other shifts and/or 12 hours as needed.

May work a four-day shift rotation and/or a five-day shift schedule, on call as required and emergencies.

Benefits & Perks:

Vacation Leave - 22 days per year
Sick Leave - 13 days per year
Paid Holidays - 11 days per year
Personal Leave Days - 4 day during annual closure period 12/26 - 12/31
Paid Family leave - up to 8 weeks
Paid Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks
Competitive salary, plus weekend and overnight shift differential pay
Annual raise eligibility (staff performance dependent)
Discounts for many restaurants, retail, theme parks, cell phone carriers, and more with (gatorperks)
Employee recognition programs
State of Florida Retirement Plans
Offering various types of Insurance options: Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, etc.
Employee Education Program - Six credit hours per semester
Higher Education Opportunities for children - Covers up to 132 credit hours toward undergraduate degree

EXPECTED SALARY:

Treatment Plant Operator I - $25.00 Hourly based on experience

Treatment Plant Operator II- $27.25 Hourly based on experience

Treatment Plant Operator III- $31.25 Hourly based on experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements and position level will be based on skill and experience level applicant selected.

PREFERRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Wastewater process control principles, use of hand tools, computer use and safety rules.

SKILL IN:

Chemistry, biology, mechanical working, process control and computer programs i.e. MS Suite, data management and SCADA systems etc.

ABILITY TO:

Operate plant with limited supervision, interpret results of process control tests and adjust plant accordingly, maintain proper log sheet, and communicate with preceding and following shift workers.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Position has been reposted. Previous applicants still under consideration.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

Yes

ADVERTISED:

21 Jul 2026

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

24 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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