Maintenance II/Water & Wastewater Operator

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

Maintenance II/Water & Wastewater Operator

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Facilities Director, responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings, grounds, and equipment at MNH/ALF. Also performs technical and maintenance functions associated with the wastewater treatment facility in the absence of the Chief Operator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Duties require knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, maintenance work, and wastewater treatment systems and operations equivalent to completion of a high school diploma.
• Must possess a valid State of New Hampshire driver’s license.
• Must possess a Grade I Wastewater Treatment License, or agree to acquire a Grade I Operator in Training certification within 12 months of position acceptance
• Working knowledge of the methods, work standards, practices, tools, and materials used in the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment necessary to perform general mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to inspect a wide variety of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment and fixtures to determine defects and needed repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Have knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of proper procedures for effective operation of the wastewater treatment systems.
• Have knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of the expected efficiencies of each unit’s operation and process in the wastewater system and how to monitor the units.
• Have knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of the safety hazards associated with wastewater treatment.