Waste Water Plant Treatment Worker - Part Time

CLASSIFICATION: Technical-Service  

JOB FAMILY: Facilities, Grounds, and Utilities 

JOB CODE: 8554-0001 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

JOB TITLE DEFINITION:   

Performs minor and routine maintenance as well as cleaning duties related to the waste water treatment plant and spray fields.  

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:  

  • Perform cleaning duties throughout the plant, such as hosing down tanks, walkways, etc. 
  • Check effluent pump operation 
  • Perform maintenance and repairs as directed to include lubrication, repacking valves, exercising valves, and repairing minor piping leaks 
  • Collect water samples from test areas and wells following prescribed procedures 
  • Open and close valves, drains, and vents on the spray effluent distribution piping as directed and/or following a prescribed schedule 
  • Check effluent piping and spray system regularly; clean and/or replace spray heads, straighten bent laterals, and perform minor repairs as directed. Report malfunctions as they are observed 
  • Mow, cut, trim, and spray vegetation; cut-up and dispose of fallen trees and limbs 
  • Safeguard plant equipment; initiate emergency repairs, as needed; monitor security cameras 
  • Operate various types of machinery and equipment including skid steer loaders, mowers, chainsaws, stump grinders, etc. to clear brush, maintain grounds and roadways, and remove snow 
  • Perform minor repairs on grounds equipment; convert equipment for seasonal use and various functions; remove and sharpen blades such as those on mowers, stump grinders, chainsaws, etc.; change oil, lubricants and hydraulic fluid; change tires, belts, wiper blades, and spark plugs; charge or replace batteries 
  • Assist Waste Water Treatment Plant Operators, as needed 

REQUIREMENTS: N/A