Tank Cleaner

Job description

DESCRIPTION:
The WWRC is a 25 acre site with 24 buildings with process equipment. WWRC uses this position to supplement staffing as needed. Periodically need for additional staff for special projects 1-2 weeks per event. Each fall we use 4 extra staff for Aeration Basin/Clarifier tank cleaning project for 4-6 weeks. Potential to lead to a full time assignment after project is complete.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
• Working in 15-20 ft. deep concrete aeration basin, approximately 175ft x 125ft, open top, not a confined space.
• Working in Circular tanks called clarifiers, 12 to 14 ft. deep, open top, not a confined space.
• Up and down ladders
• Working with water hoses, washing down basin
• Squeegee work, shovel work, scrub brushes on handles
• Working with muriatic acid, dilute and spray on diffusers
• Carrying and dumping buckets.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When not busy with tank cleaning will be assigned to various tasks around the plant, cleaning, lawn work etc. (possible task out lined in the Custodian/Grounds Worker job description Below)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Custodial-Grounds keeper performs regular custodial functions such as sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, mopping and buffing floors using a variety of specialized custodial equipment such as floor buffers, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums, some duties include but not limited to etc.
• Gathers and disposes of refuse from interior and exterior of assigned buildings
• Prepares cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for tasks, Cleans and polishes bright metal
• Cleans and disinfects urinals, toilets and lavatories, Refills soap, towel and tissue dispensers, cleans lobby entrance glass, drinking fountains, walls and woodwork, Spot cleans carpet and upholstered furniture. Dusts office furniture, partitions, high and low ledges and moldings, and blinds
• Cleans and maintains plant spaces such as industrial buildings
• Performs regular Ground maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming etc.
• Operates light power equipment- golf carts, snow removal equipment, steam or high-pressure water, trimmers, and lawn mowers in performance of grounds and related activities.
• Uses hand tools such as hammer, screwdriver, wrench etc.
• Uses fire hoses and other similar equipment.
• Refuels gas and changes propane tanks on associated equipment.
• Works around chemicals.
• Unloads trucks.
• Stores and puts away tool and supplies when complete
• Works from ladders of various heights
• Keeps work areas neat, clean and safe for access by others
• May Operate a forklift to unload trucks move supplies and empty trash dumpsters
• Reports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor
• Responds to emergency calls such as rain, snow, windstorms, etc.
• Moves furniture and boxes as needed
• Unloads supplies and maintains proper paperwork
• Assists other personnel as directed
• Cleans operating tanks, troughs, and weirs, using hoses, rakes, shovels and similar tools and at times involves work in confined spaces

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl at least 2/3 of the time. The employee must lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds at least 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations throughout
most of the day. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud but may occasionally be very loud.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location:

• One location

Setting:

• Industrial

This Job Is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good first job for someone who is just entering or re-entering the workforce with limited experience or education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website: Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: In person