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adjunct Chief Water & Sewer Treatment Plant Operator

Bard College

adjunct Chief Water & Sewer Treatment Plant Operator

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Bard College seeks an adjunct Chief Water & Sewer Treatment Plant Operator who is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and system supervision of the following: all aspects of Grade 2 Sewer Treatment, Surface Water Treatment Plant, site water treatment, water feature support services and the operation/maintenance of the College swimming pool.


The schedule for this job offer is as follows: Friday through Tuesday, 6 AM-2:30 PM. Days off are Wednesday and Thursday.



Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

»Operate/maintain RBCs, clarifiers, filters, valves, tanks, chemical feed equipment, pumps, PLC and SCADA systems as well as water distribution systems (system valves, hydrants and backflow devices).

»Perform testing/sampling and laboratory work for compliance, ensuring that final sewer effluent quality and finished water quality meets or exceeds EPA and New York State Department of Health standards.

»Maintain sanitation standards of work areas within treatment plants, connected equipment rooms and all related facilities.

»Perform all required maintenance on water features, ensuring the proper water quality and chemistry.

»Report specific deficiencies and unsafe conditions and maintain records including graphs/charts, meter readings and test results for monthly water treatment.

»Operate vehicles for transportation of materials and equipment.

»Operate required mechanical equipment related to specific tasks.

»Maintain chemical and spare parts inventory/retain necessary records for the acquisition and the inventory of materials as required.

»Assist other trades within the Buildings & Grounds department for the harmonious and expeditious completion of specific assignments.

»Must have own hand tools to execute tasks as required.

»Perform other related work as assigned and work overtime as required.

»Complete all projects in conformity to standards for safety and efficiency as established by Bard College. Qualifications

»Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent.

»Maintain the following NYSDOH licenses: llA Sewer Operators Certification, lIA-SW/GUl Filtration Plant, D-Distribution System and Backflow Device Test Certification.

»Must possess comprehensive expertise of EPA and New York State Department of Health standards, current codes and regulations.

»Must be proficient with computers and SCADA programs.

»Possesses good communication, interpersonal and comprehension expertise.

»Lift equipment certification desirable-availability to pursue lift equipment certification is acceptable.

»Must have valid NY State driver's license. Physical Requirements

»Normal vision range, including the capability to see color and the capability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols

»Normal hearing range

» capability to use and carry job related tools and equipment

»Manual dexterity to operate job related tools and equipment

» capability to stand and walk for duration of the day

»Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching above the head as well as climbing ladders and stairs

»Lifting, transporting, pushing, pulling and maneuvering large loads weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

»Hand/eye coordination and depth perception To Apply
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