Wastewater Treatment Plant Worker (BC-05)

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, buildings and equipment at a wastewater treatment plant and/or pumping station. This class is distinguished by its responsibility for the performance of unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and upkeep of grounds, buildings and equipment at a wastewater treatment plant and/or pumping station.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of mechanical work experience.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3) or CDL; and a State of Hawaii Medical Examiner's Certificate, as applicable, prior to completion of probation.
Knowledge of tools, materials and practices used in grounds keeping and custodial work.
Knowledge of basic mechanic hand tools and their uses.
Knowledge of servicing requirements of mechanical equipment.
Ability to learn general custodial and maintenance work at wastewater treatment plants.
Ability to learn to operate and maintain power, passenger and tractor type mowers.
Ability to use common hand and garden tools.
Ability to work under unpleasant, obnoxious conditions.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work harmoniously with others.
Ability to handle weights and loads.
Must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties.
Must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test.

Responsibilities

Operates power, passenger and tractor type of mowers or equipment of comparable complexity to mow lawns, move small loads, etc.
Maintains equipment by servicing, adjusting, removing and installing accessories.
Trims grass and weeds along walks, driveways, tanks, buildings, and planted areas.
Waters and fertilizes lawns and plants.
Prunes trees, shrubs and hedges.
Sprays plants and flowers with insecticides.
Rakes leaves and grass.
Transplants and cultivates plants, flowers and shrubs.
Assists in removing and pulverizing dried sludge.
Assists in cleaning and maintaining sludge processing equipment, tanks, digesters and chlorinators.
Assists in the maintenance and repair work on treatment plant and pump station equipment and in the installation, repair and replacement of water lines and sprinkler heads for lawn sprinkling systems.
Assists in painting buildings and equipment.
Assists in building maintenance work.
Opens and closes valves as instructed.
Performs housekeeping duties such as cleaning windows, bathrooms, floors and walls.
Operates motor vehicles as required.