Remote Maintenance Worker I

Village Water and Wastewater Systems Operator

Operate and maintain village water and wastewater systems. Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and help instruct regional training courses, providing routine on-site training and technical assistance to operators in the village, evaluating and training operator(s) in proper operation and maintenance of water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, and equipment
• Provide training on regulatory compliance, safety and the development and implementation of preventative maintenance
• Maintain contact with community leaders/councils and coordinate with organizations and agencies involved in operation, maintenance and management of water and wastewater systems, attend council meetings and meet with local government officials
• Provide emergency assistance to address health and safety concerns of the operator(s) and/or community or prevent catastrophic failure of a water and wastewater system
• Provide remote technical assistance to all communities via phone and/or email regarding general troubleshooting, assistance with ordering equipment or supplies, regulatory compliance issues, etc.
• Conduct water and wastewater facility plan reviews and provide comments to engineering/project management organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Knowledge of water and wastewater plumbing, heating and electrical systems including pumps, motors, hot water boilers, heating systems, pressure tanks, compressors, water treatment systems, electical control panels, circulating systems, pipes, valves, etc.

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Sufficient mechanical skills and ability to train local operators to operate, maintain and troubleshoot water and wastewater systems
• Good organizations skills with attention to detail
• Affective written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Requirements:

Education - Degree - Program

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience - General (Non-supervisory) - Supervisory

Amount: - 1 year (over 4 years preferred) working in water, wastewater, maintenance or related field - 0(years)

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials - Licensure, Certification, Etc.

Must obtain provisional water and wastewater certifications within one year of hire and advance as eligible

Physical Requirements:

?Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

?Sit less than half the workday

?Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

?Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

?View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

?Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks

?Lift or carry unaided up to 50 pounds

?Push or pull using more than moderate force

?See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

?Work is conducted in a standard office environment, standard clinical environment and standard water treatment plants and system facilities which could expose incumbent to latex, biohazard, chemical or other harmful substances

?Substantial travel is required (more than 50% of the time)

?Travel is required via large aircraft

?Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft

?Work may be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions or in environments where extreme low/high temperatures and/or a high noise volumes exist