The city of Marathon is proud to feature Scott Jones, one of the hardworking employees performing utility maintenance across the city.
“Scott consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and a commitment to excellence in his work. He frequently goes above and beyond his regular duties, showing a proactive attitude and a strong work ethic,” said Joaquin Miranda, utility collections supervisor. “Scott’s hard work is evident in the quality of his output and his willingness to assist his colleagues. His contributions significantly impact our team’s success and morale.”
Scott Jones
Utility maintenance
How long have you worked for the city of Marathon? A little less than a year. The group I work with treats me like family and we all work together. I’ve never worked with a better team than these guys.
What do you do every day? I do regular maintenance at our wastewater plants. I am also called out to city addresses to help with wastewater emergencies. I’ve been at work since 3 a.m. this morning because I am on the after-hours call rotation this week. FYI, the city’s emergency utility phone number is 305-517-6764.
What do you find at homes where there’s a sewer issue? Usually, it’s grease. I clean up a lot of grease. It builds up in your wastewater system and doesn’t go anywhere … just like your arteries. Rags and feminine products can also cause problems, but mainly grease. Don’t dump grease down the drain!
Is there a downside to this job? Yes, I get covered in yucky stuff quite frequently.
What did you do before you worked for the city? I moved here about 25 years ago from North Carolina to become a commercial stone crab and lobster fisherman. I fished with my adopted parents, Patsy and Ronnie Boggess. When I was a fisherman I was always fixing things and figuring things out, so this job at the city is a natural for me.
What’s your favorite day of the year in Marathon? Opening day of regular lobster season, out on the boat, with my partner Sarah Bruno. I love the water and getting out there just for fun. I also do a lot of pole fishing for snapper and grouper. No more frying fish, though – everything is baked or prepared a little healthier now that I am 45 years old.
