Water Systems Treatment Operator

Salary: $39.07 - $50.97 Hourly

Job Type: Classified Full-Time

Job Number: 24-005

Closing: 9/13/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Imperial, CA

Division: Administrative Services

Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direction of the Director of Maintenance and Operations, perform technical and skilled work in the inspection, service and repair of the District's wastewater treatment plant and water systems plant in order to produce safe drinking water and properly dispose of domestic waste; ensure compliance with applicable health and safety laws and regulations related to water systems; provide a safe and clean swimming pool for athletic and recreational activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Inspect, disassemble, maintain, repair and service equipment at the District wastewater treatment plant and water systems plant; diagnose malfunctions and take appropriate remedial action; recommend system alterations or improvements as needed.

Determine necessary parts for maintenance and repairs; order parts for equipment repairs, modifications and improvements; prepare estimates and maintain records related to materials purchased.

Test water for a variety of factors and treatment parameters including turbidity, Ph balance, biochemical oxygen demand, filterable and non-filterable residue, suspended solids, copper and lead content, temperature, pressure, flow rates, taste, color, alkalinity, hardness and other factors as required; based on laboratory test results, calculate chemical dosages, filter rates, residuals and other operational controls; collect samples for laboratory analysis by County health officials as necessary.

Prepare and maintain records required to prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for distribution to appropriate regulatory agencies; assure proper documentation is submitted to obtain required permits.

Assure compliance with a variety of State, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances regarding water quality for domestic use, wastewater treatment and related activities.

Inspect, service, maintain and operate pumps, filters, valves, lines, switches, gauges, meters, reservoirs, storage tanks, automated electrical controls, blowers, lift station, belts and motors, and related equipment; install and replace tubing and pipe as needed; replace damaged or malfunctioning parts; change filters, oil and clean equipment.

Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and respond to emergency situations as required.

Plan and schedule water treatment operation and maintenance based on water parameter trends.

Operate wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in water treatment such as electrical testers, precision scales, incubator, Ph meter, temperature probe, microscope, mixers, heaters, laboratory glassware and related equipment.

Maintain the campus memorial fountains and swimming pool in clean and sanitary condition; test pool water and add chemicals as appropriate; skim, brush and vacuum pool on a regular basis; assure proper operation of pool pumping system, water heater and filters.

Train and provide work direction to student workers and others as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Please click https://www.imperial.edu/docs/human-resources/job-descriptions/classified-1/1672-water-systems-treatment-specialist-job-description/filehttps://www.imperial.edu/docs/human-resources/job-descriptions/classified-1/11027-water-systems-treatment-operator-job-description-april-12/file to view the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: two years of college level coursework which included 15 semester units of basic science and two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a waste water treatment plant.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Certification by the State as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III is required at the time of hire. If recruitment efforts are unsuccessful in obtaining the services of a level III operator, the District may select an applicant to work in a trainee capacity under the supervision of a consultant who has the proper certification. Salary during the training period will be commensurate with the level of certificate held. Certification for Laboratory Technician, Grade III Water Plant Operator and Mechanical Technologist may be required at time of hire.

Supplemental Information

RANGE 29 ON THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3. Please click https://www.imperial.edu/docs/human-resources/salary-schedules/current-salary-schedules/11589-2023-2026-csea-classified-salary-schedules-effective-july-1-2023/file to review current salary schedule.

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

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The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy and free expression of ideas.

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