11/20/2021
Wanted to pass this Job Opportunity on to everyone!
The Kentucky State Parks, Eastern Region is seeking to find the right individual to fill a Water and Sewage Plant Operator II position. The successful candidate will assist multiple parks in the region, including Carter Caves State Resort Park, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, and Grayson Lake State Park. In addition, this position will also monitor our numerous sewage lift stations and be the "go to individual" to proactively monitor this system throughout the aforementioned state parks. Therefore, Kentucky State Parks needs someone who is certified and skilled in operation of water and sewage treatment facilities successfully and is versatile in the work arrangements.
The ideal candidate will:
• Maintain a required license/certification to operate as a Class II Water and Sewage Plant;
• Works well with vendors for chemicals;
• Know the calibration of meters and tools needed at the plant;
• Have a knowledge of the Parks and all lift stations located on the Parks.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
• Regular monitoring of our digesters, sludge drying beds, filters and possible lagoons;
• Conducts regular inspections of all water and sewage plant equipment and systems;
• Operates all pumps and maintenance of such pumps;
• Cleans filters and settling basin as necessary;
• Collects water and/or wastewater samples and performs tests using appropriate equipment;
• Maintains all records and documentation regarding the regular operations of the plant;
• Regularly monitors and performs or assists qualified vendors in the any maintenance needs of the
various lift stations
throughout the park.
• Serves as the parks’ expert in all water and sewage treatment processes of the aforementioned
Parks;
• Will also conduct other duties as assigned by various park managers, maintenance supervisors, at
the discretion of the Parks Regional Administrator.
Kentucky State Parks offers a great package of employee benefits. See job link below.
To apply online, go to this link: https://kentucky.gov/employment
• Search for Water and Sewage Plant Operator II for Carter County
• The listed salary is the minimum for the pay grade, and may be negotiable based on experience and education.
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