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Water Maintenance Worker Page 1 I 1 Jurisdiction: Town of Cincinnatus, Town of Scott Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Adopted: 6/21/12 Amended: 9/10/2013 WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is manual work of ordinary difficulty involving responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the town water system, which includes a sewer pump station and lift stations. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Cleans and maintains the water drainage system; Checks machinery and equipment to insure efficient operation of pumps; Makes minor repairs or oversees the servicing and minor repair of pumping station equipment; Operates, maintains and repairs water chlorination system; Cleans and tightens electrical contacts; Monitors water in the tanks and wells; Installs, repairs and reads water meters; Keeps records and makes reports of the operation of pump station facilities; Maintains inventory of and purchases parts and supplies necessary for the operation of the department. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the standard practices, terminology and tools of sewer installation and maintenance; Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of pumping equipment; Ability to make minor repairs to mechanical equipment; Ability to keep records and make reports; Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; Thoroughness and good judgment; Resourcefulness; Physical condition must commensurate with the demands of the position; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school; and Two years of work experience in water operation systems; Possession of a Grade II certificate; and Possession of a Grade Distribution System License within one year of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid NYS Class B Driver’s License with air brake. Failure to maintain a NYS Class B Driver’s License with all required endorsements will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.