GENERAL DESCRIPTION This is skilled work in the operation and maintenance of wastewater reclamation facility, reuse facilities, collection systems and lift stations. Includes assisting in both preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, machinery and related apparatus. Works in supervisory capacity occasionally when and where appropriate. Example: supervision of trainees, special projects. Work is carried out under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Operator and is reviewed through observation, conversation, and evaluation of results achieved. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintain process at established parameters. Perform laboratory testing and analysis for review of plant performance and make necessary recommendations and adjustments to the plant for process control. Inspection of plant equipment, machinery, and apparatus to ensure all are operating properly. Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance, example; lubrication, oil changes, pump installation. Frequently works in extreme weather, noxious fumes, heights, confined areas and with chemicals. Occasionally works in areas of excessive noise. Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned . NON‑ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Cleaning of clarifiers, sand filters, landscaping, maintenance of irrigation systems, building, house-keeping, maintaining appearance inside and out. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of process control procedures and principles of wastewater treatment, pump stations, collection systems, and reuse distribution. Knowledge of chemical feed systems to maintain regulatory compliance. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work environment. Knowledge of SCADA systems for plant operations, data analysis, and historical trending for reviewing plant performance. Ability to maintain effective working relationship with employees. Ability to interpret lab analysis and make necessary adjustments to ensure a steady state of operations. Proper record keeping. Knowledge of proper use and care/cleaning of lab glassware, including pipets, beakers, flasks, burettes; knowledge of proper use and care/cleaning of magnetic mixer, pH meters, chlorine analyzers, turbidity analyzers, D.O. meters, ORP meters, Hach DR3900 meter, water bath/incubator/muffle furnace, scale/microscope, T.K.N. equipment, automatic/hand sampling devices. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must possess an active FDEP Class 'A, B, or C' Wastewater Operators Certification Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license. EQUIPMENT USED Water Reclamation Facility process control equipment including chlorine residual analyzer, turbidity analyzer, pH analyzer, and laboratory testing equipment. Power, hand tools, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of the facilities. DISCLAIMER: The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
