Junior Plant Operator (Aquatics)

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the City’s Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment's Aquatic Division and focuses on maintaining the City’s pools. The ideal candidate will have experience in swimming pool chemistry, pool filtration, and pool maintenance equipment, preferably at a commercial or municipal aquatic facility. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience as an Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool and Spa Operator, however, certification is not required until within 6 months of appointment. To perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of the City's drinking water treatment plants, wells, reservoirs, distribution system, or swimming pools and fountains; combined wastewater control system, primary wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations; and to assist in monitoring and directing the pumping of storm water, wastewater, and potable water. The Junior Plant Operator is the entry-level classification in the Plant Operator series. Incumbents perform the routine inspection, lubrication, servicing, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and facilities, and assist in operating plant equipment and performing the more routine water quality laboratory tests. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Plant Operator in that the latter is the journey-level operator classification that works independently in operating plant equipment and conducting water quality laboratory tests.

Requirements

Six months experience in performing operations in the water, wastewater or swimming pool field; or performing preventive maintenance-type work on pumps, motors, or related mechanical/electrical equipment.
Completion of a course of instruction related to water, wastewater plant, or swimming pool (Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool and Spa Operator) operations; or mechanical or electrical technology; assignments in drinking water treatment require one 90 contact hour (9 semester units) course in Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.
Ability to obtain a valid California Class A or B Driver License with endorsements as required or Class C Driver License with Hazmat endorsement during the probationary period is required for some assignments.
Assignments in drinking water treatment require a T-1 or higher certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board at the time of appointment.
For assignments in aquatics, an Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool and Spa Operator certification is required within 6 months of appointment.
If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department.

Nice To Haves

Experience in swimming pool chemistry, pool filtration, and pool maintenance equipment, preferably at a commercial or municipal aquatic facility.
Knowledge of and experience as an Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool and Spa Operator.
For assignments in wastewater treatment, possession of a T-1 or higher certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

Make scheduled and preventive maintenance checks on facility equipment such as pumps, motors, and air compressors.
Perform routine servicing and adjustments to equipment and paint equipment.
Lubricate equipment, including bearings and valves, and change oil as required.
Load and unload chlorine cylinders or containers, alum, lime, and other materials used in the treatment of potable and nonpotable water using an electric hoist, forklift, crane, and other heavy equipment, and make necessary connections for the transfer of chemicals.
Clean tanks, sedimentation basins, chemical feeders, reservoirs, filter basins, lime slakers, and sumps.
Assist in operating treatment plant or pool equipment by reading meters and gauges, operating valves, pumps, and other controls to adjust water flow, pressure, and chemical dosages.
Make calculations and record readings.
Assist in collecting water samples and performing routine water quality laboratory tests.
Assist in performing various filter tests as part of the filter surveillance program.
Perform janitorial work and grounds maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance duties including painting equipment and cleaning trash screens and filters.
Operate equipment such as engine driven pumps, generators, compressors, hoists, forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment.
Work in confined spaces, on temporary scaffolding, and on high structures; using a self-contained breathing apparatus and/or Level I Hazmat suits.