POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
general supervision, chemically tests and treats water in boilers, water
towers, and other water containers to prevent or delay scale, rust, pitting,
corrosion, and other damage due to impurities in the water; keeps records of
containers tested and treatment rendered. An employee in this class normally
performs work on a cyclic basis, thus assuring regular attention to each boiler
or other water container. In addition to actually testing and treating water,
an employee in this class is responsible for instructing plant equipment
operations, building service manager, and building services foremen in the
proper procedures to apply in testing and treating boilers and other water
containers in their assigned locations.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Responsible
for handling various chemicals used to test water content in boilers and other
containers;
Responsible
for keeping detailed records for test and treatment services rendered;
Responsible
for overseeing all boiler and water container activities;
Responsible
for providing instructions and guidance in handling plant equipment operations;
Must
ensure appropriate procedures are applied to other water containers in their
assigned locations;
Must
demonstrate and instruct plant equipment operators and other responsible
employees in the testing and treatment of water;
Responsible
for evaluating damage to containers caused by water impurity or related
problems and to make recommendations concerning repair needs;
Must
be able to handle, mix, and apply chemicals required for the water systems; and
Must
illustrate good human-relations and communications skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
of the properties, characteristics, and uses of various chemicals used to test
water content in boilers and other containers, and of those used in both
preventive maintenance and repair of such containers;
Ability
to properly handle and apply chemicals to test and treat containers;
Ability
to keep detailed records related to services rendered;
Ability
to demonstrate and instruct plant equipment operators and other responsible
employees in the testing and treatment of water;
Ability
to evaluate damage to containers caused by water impurity or related problems
and to make recommendations concerning repair needs;
Skilled
in the handling, mixing, and applying chemicals common to this work, and
Good human-relations and communications skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of high school and considerable experience in
chemically testing and treating water in boilers and similar water containers.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which
provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively
in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession
of a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license equivalent.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.