Treatment Plant Operator I

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

17h

About The Position

Operate the Water Production Facility and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility safely and effectively while maintaining facility discharge compliance. The role includes monitoring facility systems, recording and reviewing instrumentation readings, collecting and analyzing laboratory samples, and taking corrective action based on results. Operators may change processes from automatic to manual operation, perform system checkout procedures and calibrations, and adjust equipment as needed. The operator maintains records such as data entries, logbooks, checklists, laboratory sheets, and calibration sheets; performs routine cleaning and painting of facility systems; and operates and maintains sludge de-watering equipment. The position supports plant operations and security on weekends, holidays, after normal working hours, and during emergencies. Duties also include driving a UF vehicle, providing facility tours to the public, students, and faculty, and performing preventive or repair maintenance on assigned equipment with maintenance and instrumentation personnel. The normal schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM. A four-day shift rotation and/or a five-day shift schedule may be used, and the operator is on call as required and for emergencies. A post-offer health assessment and criminal background check are required. Expected pay is $27.04 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience; appropriate vocational or technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Current Class C wastewater operator's certificate in accordance with Florida Statutes 403.101 and 468.540 552 and Regulation 61E1241, F.A.C.
State of Florida Class E operator’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic mechanical skills, water and wastewater treatment processes, computer use, and safety rules.
Skill in mechanics, water and wastewater treatment processes, preventive maintenance, and computer programs.
Ability to operate a water and/or wastewater plant, interpret process-control test results and adjust accordingly, maintain proper log sheets, and communicate with preceding and following shift workers.

Responsibilities

Operate the Water Production Facility and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility safely and effectively while maintaining facility discharge compliance.
Record required instrumentation readings, review data, and take corrective action based on analysis.
Collect and analyze required laboratory samples and take corrective action based on results.
Monitor facility systems and change processes from automatic to manual operation as necessary.
Perform system checkout procedures and calibrations, and adjust equipment as required.
Maintain records, including data entries, logbooks, checklists, laboratory sheets, and calibration sheets.
Perform routine cleaning and painting of facility systems, including buildings, tanks, equipment, and flumes.
Operate and maintain sludge de-watering equipment.
Maintain plant operation and security status on weekends, holidays, and after normal working hours.
Routinely drive a UF vehicle.
Provide tours to the public, students, and faculty.
Perform preventive and/or repair maintenance on assigned equipment in cooperation with maintenance and instrumentation personnel.