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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
Developed for Equal Opportunity
565G
FLSA Designation:
Pay Grade:
Bargaining Unit:
NE
06
Maint./Svc.
Water Treatment Plant Worker
CLASS TITLE:
Date Issued:
KSU Class. Code:
2/04/87
Date of Last Revision:
7/01/93
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Monitors and maintains water treatment plant machines, condensate lines, and related equipment; conducts laboratory tests
and adds treatment chemicals; maintains appropriate records and reports.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
Monitors automated treatment control system; reads meters and gauges and records readings such as pressure readings,
temperatures, and flow rates (i.e., gallons/hour); checks cooling tower for algae growth and monitors water levels.
Collects samples and conducts laboratory tests (e.g., hardness, ph, chlorides, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen) on cooling tower
water, heating and chilling water, and condensate lines; sends water/condensate samples and test strips to outside labs for
analysis; applies chemicals and other additives (e.g., sludge conditioners; anti-foulant dispersants; liquid corrosion and
deposit inhibitors; algae, slime, sulfate, and bacteria inhibitors).
Maintains, lubricates, and repairs water treatment machines and equipment; checks cooling towers, piping, and pumps for
leaks; installs and repairs valves, pipe fittings, chemical feed pumps, meters, and related equipment.
Maintains and repairs water softeners; monitors salt level and adds salt as needed; backwashes filters on a regular basis.
Maintains complete records and prepares reports on tests performed, chemicals used, repairs and maintenance performed,
and other observations or duties performed; submits weekly reports to supervisor and outside labs.
Drives vehicle to pick up and deliver materials and personnel.
May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade; may participate in training new employees.
Performs related duties as required.
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REPORTS TO:
HVAC Superintendent or other designated supervisor
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to variable temperatures and weather conditions, slippery surfaces, heights, noise, chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes,
requires moderate physical exertion to include climbing, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds (e.g., buckets of chemicals)
and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g., chemical drums); may require on- and off-campus travel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and/or Experience: A minimum of one year of maintenance experience (or related experience
which provides comparable knowledge, skills, or abilities).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to learn methods of testing water samples.
2. Skill in maintenance of water treatment machines and related equipment.
3. Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
4. Ability to recognize threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action.
5. Ability to classify information according to established methods.
6. Ability to identify pairs of items that are the same or different.
7. Skill in use of hand and power tools.
8. Ability to maintain accurate records.
9. Ability to demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds.
10. Knowledge of appropriate safety practices.
11. Ability to perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and
decimals, and to calculate percentages).
12. Ability to read (e.g., data safety sheets), write (e.g., testing reports), and accurately follow oral and written
instructions.
13. Ability to work in high places.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.
This classification specification is intended to illustrate the level of work difficulty and kinds of job duties that may be assigned to positions in this classification
and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required in an individual position. The use of a particular expression or illustration to describe
duties does not exclude the assignment of other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. The described job duties do not constitute a
written or implied contract of employment. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
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