Chief Operator of Water & Wastewater

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, responsible for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of the County’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Ensures delivery of potable drinking water in safe manner. Also performs duties of a Maintenance II Worker.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that all effluent is in compliance with state regulations and provisions of the Environmental Protection Agency discharge permit for the facility.
• Ensures that water entering the distribution system meets all state and federal regulations
• Perrforms scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at the Water/Wastewater Treatment Centers, including buildings, grounds and pumps.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment in proper working order
• Performs day to day testing of the County’s water and wastewater for compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations; performs distribution line and hydrant testing
• Responsible for knowing and using proper procedures for effective operation of the water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Provides on-call duty for the Maintenance department
• Performs other related duties required, (including plowing during winter)

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Duties require knowledge of water and wastewater treatment equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree and three to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade I Wastewater Treatment License, Grade II Water Treatment License, and Grade II Water Distribution License required.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods related to the operation of water and wastewater treatment plant and the wastewater collection system.
• Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery common to water and wastewater treatment plants including pumps, motors, and compressors.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, procedures, and statutes.
• Mathematical aptitude and ability to maintain required records.
• Considerable knowledge of the basic principles of Chemistry, Bacteriology, and sampling and testing techniques for wastewater/water.
• Knowledge and familiarity with NHDES and EPA regulations pertaining to the maintenance and operation of Grade II Treatment Plants.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in work including but not limited to computer equipment, oxygen meters, ph meters, pumps, aeration blowers, corrosive chemicals, confined space retrieval devices, safety equipment, and gas meters for confined space entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and to establish positive public relations for the County.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and operational maintenance manuals.
• Ability to read and write English; must not be color blind.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain required records.

Located on a scenic hilltop overlooking the Connecticut River in historic Westmoreland, New Hampshire, Maplewood Nursing Home is a 150 bed intermediate and skilled level nursing facility that includes a specialized behavioral management unit.
Maplewood is owned and operated by the Cheshire County government and functions as a non-profit facility committed to serving the skilled nursing and long term care needs of Cheshire County residents.
Maplewood is part of a network of provider agencies that cooperate in addressing the needs of the elderly and special needs population in the community. Our mission is to meet the needs of our resident, family and community population and to be the “provider of choice” in the region.