Water Plant Operator

Omni Hotels; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to maintain operations and ensure safe, high-quality water for our resort properties. This role emphasizes reliable monitoring, testing, and adherence to federal, state, and local standards.

The position requires the Virginia Class 3 Waterworks license, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and a valid driver’s license. It involves rotating shifts and staying compliant with safety and environmental regulations at a high-service resort site.

Qualifications

• Must hold Virginia Class 3 Waterworks license or higher.
• Capacité to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of the water treatment plant to ensure a clean and safe water supply.
• Operate and monitor filtering and chemical treatment processes.
• Read meters monthly and maintain daily logs.
• Order supplies and replacement parts for plant equipment.
• Ensure generators operate during power outages and test regularity.
• Assist the plumbing team in maintaining distribution from plant to endpoints.
• Maintain appropriate chemical levels and safety records.

Skills

Virginia Class 3 Waterworks License

Water treatment knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Computer

Test instruments

Shop tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview:

To ensure the water treatment plant, supply and distribution system is well maintained and reflects an image of outstanding quality and to provide safe & clean water in accordance with federal, state & local legislation, policies & standards.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all aspects of the water treatment plant to ensure the availability of a clean and safe water supply.
• Position requires Virginia Class 3 waterworks license
• Maintain the treatment plant systems. Rotating remote monitoring schedule required.
• Maintain & operate the filtering & chemical treatment processes.
• Service & repair water treatment plant equipment including intakes, piping, storage vessels, chemical treatment equipment controls, pumps & valves.
• Maintain water supply system to ensure adequate levels of water are available for treatment at all times of year and regardless of weather.
• Maintain water distribution system to ensure safe and clean water is delivered to all customers with minimal interruption.
• Aid plumbing team in maintaining water distribution system from water plant to the ends of the distribution system.
• Order supplies, replacement parts and fuel for water treatment plant equipment.
• Complete water tests and keep records.
• Maintain appropriate chemical levels.
• Ensure the operation of generators during power outages.
• Read meters monthly.
• Maintain daily logs.
• Repair & maintain municipal water supply, including valves, piping, meters & hydrants.
• Other duties as necessary

Tools and Equipment:

• Computer, telephone, pen/pencil, printer/copier.
• Power, shop & hand tools.
• Test instruments.

Working Environment:

• Interior of water treatment plant in a noisy environment
• All areas of the resort property.
• Exterior with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications:

• Must have and maintain a Virginia Class 3 Waterworks Operators License or higher.
• Must be lifet up to 25 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Must have valid drivers license