Hands-On Maintenance Pro: Water & Wastewater Ops

Cheshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire County is seeking a Maintenance II/Water & Wastewater Operator to maintain and repair buildings, grounds, and equipment at MNH/ALF, including responsibilities at the wastewater facility in the absence of the Chief Operator. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid NH driver's license, and a Grade I Wastewater Treatment License or agreement to obtain within 12 months.

The position emphasizes safety, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades, with attention to proper lab testing

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of New Hampshire driver's license.
• Grade I Wastewater Treatment License, or plan to obtain within 12 months.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Ability to inspect and maintain a variety of equipment safely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs building maintenance, repair, and renovations, including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and painting work.
• Shovels snow and removes ice from walkways and sidewalks; spreads chemicals for sand and ice control; operates a snow plow for snow removal from roadways.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, and renovates plumbing and electrical fixtures and broken equipment, including gym equipment, bunks, and mirrors.
• Performs routine and unscheduled maintenance on boiler, pumps, generators, and other County equipment.
• Ensures safety precautions are followed at all times during the performance of work duties.
• May be responsible for the efficient and effective operations of the water and wastewater treatment plant during the absence of the Chief Operator.
• Acquires appropriate wastewater samples and conducts laboratory test procedures, as required and in accordance with state and federal permit requirements.
• Monitors and adjusts control apparatus and laboratory testing equipment in accordance with appropriate procedures.
• Inspects Water and Wastewater Plant equipment and machinery, making adjustments as needed and performs proper cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Maintains operations, maintenance logs and records for treatment works in a classification consistent with the grade.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Plumbing

Electrical maintenance

Maintenance experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork/communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cheshire County is seeking a Maintenance II/Water & Wastewater Operator to maintain and repair buildings, grounds, and equipment at MNH/ALF, including responsibilities at the wastewater facility in the absence of the Chief Operator. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid NH driver's license, and a Grade I Wastewater Treatment License or agreement to obtain within 12 months.

The position emphasizes safety, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades, with attention to proper lab testing