Water Systems Operator (37.5 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #251118-0264TC-001

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), invites its eligible agency employees to apply for the position of Water Systems Operator at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). This Water Systems Operator will be responsible for performing critical procedures and job duties related to the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and supporting equipment specific to the site.

Requirements

Knowledge of water treatment, water transmission, distribution and engineering principles
Knowledge of repair and maintenance procedures on pumps, tanks, motors and other equipment used in water treatment, transmission and distribution
Knowledge of and ability to implement safety requirements including but not limited to confined space and lockout/tagout protocols
Knowledge of and ability to apply procedures used in laboratory analyses of water
interpersonal skills
oral and written communication skills
Ability to keep operational records and prepare reports
Ability to utilize computer software
Ability to read blueprints
Ability to solve problems and work within a team environment
Ability to wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE)
Mechanical ability
Possession of a Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license or a Water Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training Class III certificate as required by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
Incumbents in this class are required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession of the State of Connecticut Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health
Incumbents in this class who possess the Water Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training Class III certificate in accordance with the regulations of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, must obtain full operator status and maintain the Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license no later than one (1) year from the date of appointment to the Water Systems Operator class
New employees hired with the Operator-in-Training Class III certificate must successfully complete one (1) year of training and have satisfactory work performance, as determined by the Water Systems Superintendent, in order to attain permanent status as a Class III Operator
Incumbents in this class must obtain and maintain a Class I Water Distribution System Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health within two (2) years of appointment
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements
Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties

Responsibilities

Assists in the execution of the facility's Cross Connection Control and Inspection program, backflow device testing and flushing of distribution system
Maintains an understanding of current trends and advancements in water treatment technology
Provides "Call before U Dig" services related to Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) water utility infrastructure, including onsite utility mark out services
Acts in accordance with safety requirements when working in confined spaces, implementing lockout/tagout protocols, and utilizing personnel protective equipment (PPE)
Assists other maintenance trades on the CVH campus as needed
Operates, monitors, and maintains water treatment equipment, including, but not limited to, filter beds, metering pumps, chlorinators, additional pumps, including raw water, service water and backwash, and ash and backwash wastewater lagoons
Performs daily chemical analyses of water and determines appropriate chemical feed rates based on chemical analysis results
Adjusts water flow rates to maintain adequate balance between influent and effluent and proper amounts of chemicals
Prepares and collects water sample from various locations within the distribution system to meet State of Connecticut and federal requirements
Monitors and responds to facilities after hour emergency call system as required
Maintains records and prepares reports on tests and general plant operations
Operates, monitors and maintains distribution equipment, including but not limited to, transmission mains and valves, strainers and filters used in distribution of water
Performs maintenance and repair work on all equipment including valves, motors, pipes, fire hydrants and other machinery
Identifies, responds to, locates and performs repairs on main breaks or other systems leaks
Replaces or installs upgrades to outdated or non-functioning distribution equipment
Flushes distribution system as needed to maintain water quality
Performs maintenance of Treatment Plant (interior and exterior), dam maintenance, tree trimming, land clearing, trail and road maintenance
Performs patrol and security activities, including public notifications and signage maintenance
Maintains fire road access and trash and litter pickup
Performs basic repair and maintenance of landscaping and watershed tools and equipment
Performs seasonal landscaping activities including, but not limited to, lawn moving, snow removal, and leaf clean-up