Water/Wastewater Technician

Plumbing PositionReports to: Plumbing SupervisorSupervises: NoneTerm of Employment: 12 monthsSalary: Plumber II - 67FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptQualifications:Extensive and broad experience in the area of well operation and maintenance, water distribution, and subsurface wastewater operations and maintenanceEducational Requirements: High school graduation or equivalencyTraining and state certification in groundwater, subsurface and forced operationsValid North Carolina driver's licenseEssential Job Functions:Performs daily monitoring and makes necessary adjustments on groundwater and distribution systemsPerforms necessary flushing program to assure satisfactory water qualityMaintains records and performs calculations to complete monthly reports and documentation on wells, chemical additions and water usageInspects and repairs lift stations as neededTests and exercises generators to assure proper operationPerforms weekly monitoring of all lift stations and subsurface wastewater systemsPerforms weekend checks on water systems as requiredMows and trims weeds in and around lift stations and storm water containment ponds as neededMaintains state certifications by attendance at training classes and workshopsMows filter beds as neededMonitors and responds to failure notifications on lift stations, pumps, etc.Checks and logs head pressure of pumps at least every six monthsMaintains pumps, motors, and generators at lift stationsPerforms daily monitoring and record keeping of Underground Storage Tank (gasoline)Advises administrative assistant when to re-order gasoline supplyCompletes state required UST renewal forms on all underground heating oil tanksMonitors contractors on the proper pumping and removal of sludge and greaseAssists plumbing crew between other dutiesResponds to after hour emergencies as requestedPerforms related tasks as requiredPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisorPhysical and Cognitive Requirements:The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to:walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouchwork in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditionsuse visual acuity required for depth perception and color perceptionvisually inspect small defects and/or small partsuse a variety of measuring devicesassemble or fabricate parts at or within arm's lengthoperate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and toolsdetermine the accuracy and thoroughness of workobserve general surroundings and activitieshear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levelsuse communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideassafely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment