Gainesville Regional Utilities

Now Hiring: GRU is hiring a Water/Wastewater Apprentice to perform skilled work in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems. A typical work day may include installing, repairing, and replacing water/wastewater pipelines and associated components such as valves, fittings, service lines, meters, or manholes; operating heavy construction equipment and machinery; responding to piping system leaks and breaks; cleaning and investigating the condition of existing piping infrastructure; documenting work orders; and attending training courses and orientations. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eeWXvEYg

It’s the last month of Hurricane Season and we are here to remind you to stay prepared. Make sure you have all your important documents gathered in case of evacuation. For more tips, visit: https://lnkd.in/eGHp8-V4

Happy Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the dedicated employees who keep our community powered and safe every day. Their hard work behind the scenes keeps the lights on and ensures reliable energy for our community. Thank you to our GRU power plant workers for all that you do. ⚡

🦇Don’t let energy vampires drain your wallet this Halloween! 🎃 Even when turned off, some devices still use electricity, costing you up to $200 a year. Unplug things like TVs, chargers, and small appliances when not in use to keep spooky extra costs away.

📆 Save the date: The next GRU Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6th at 5:30 p.m. Learn more: www.gru.com/GRUAuthority

Today, on National First Responders Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all utility workers who keep our communities running. Your hard work is essential, whether restoring power, providing clean water, or ensuring gas safety. Thank you for showing up day and night, 365 days a year, to keep us safe and connected.

GRU’s Utility Safety and Training team got into the Halloween spirit at GAINESVILLE FIRE RESCUE’s “Screaming for Safety” trunk-or-treat event last Thursday, Oct. 24. The team decorated their vehicle and joined the fun, creating a safe space for kids to show off their costumes and enjoy some sweet treats.

GRU is honored to have one of Randy Batista’s photographs displayed in our admin break room, especially as President Biden just awarded him the National Medal of Arts on Oct. 21. The photo captures GRU Engineer and Utility Designer Jim Gilmartin inspecting a duct system in Randy’s attic back in 2005 as part of our duct leak pilot program. Congratulations to Randy, a longtime Gainesville photographer, on this well-deserved recognition!

“With increased funding from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), 25-30 homes in our community will receive crucial upgrades … [which] will significantly lower their energy usage and utility bills while also improving the overall comfort and safety,” says Carmen Burse, Energy and Business Services Manager at GRU. Read more about how this grant will help transform our local community in Florida Municipal Electric Association’s latest issue: https://lnkd.in/e5ZkHjPw

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, GRU’s Environmental Programs Coordinator, Andrea Ditto, represented the utility at Santa Fe College’s Sustainability Celebration in honor of Campus Sustainability Month. Andrea shared GRU’s water and wastewater story with students, highlighting that GRU treats and beneficially reuses all of the wastewater our customers generate. The top uses? Environmental restoration and aquifer recharge, helping protect our natural resources for future generations.