Utility Plant Specialist ll - 6067

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are recruiting for a Utility Plant Specialist ll. The position involves the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include performing routine chemical and equipment adjustments, recording data, conducting preventative maintenance, and supporting general groundskeeping and facility repairs. The role also includes preparing reports, responding to emergency repairs, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates must be able to work independently, follow established procedures, and assist with on-call support as needed.

This full-time position is located in Hanover, VA and starts at $29.50 per hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the agency’s operations.
• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Operate and maintain new sewage treatment throughout all stages (pre-treatment, primary, secondary, final).
• Maintain and monitor all equipment, including comminutor, influent tank, aeration tank, clarifier, sand filters, chlorination contact tank, sludge drying beds, sludge pumps, and dechlorinator tank.
• Perform all laboratory tests required by established guidelines.
• Make internal and external observations of plant operations on a daily basis to ensure plant operation is in accordance with established guidelines.
• Compile data and prepare reports on a monthly basis as required by State Water Control and State Health Department.
• Maintain three years of records required by the regulatory agency (daily work sheet, DMR, calibration sheet, maintenance records).
• Make reports to DEQ for water and wastewater treatment.
• Make necessary chemical and equipment adjustments as indicated by lab tests and visual observations upon discovery.
• Record daily log adjustments to facilitate monitoring follow-up in accordance with established guidelines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment as required.
• Conduct completion of maintenance on a daily log and check-off sheet in accordance with established guidelines.
• Conduct inventory of tools and equipment daily to ensure safe and secure use.
• Prepare and submit quarterly inventory reports in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment through daily compliance with all safety regulations and practices.
• Perform assigned groundskeeping, general maintenance, painting, carpentry, and plumbing work to journeyman standards.
• Serve as maintenance back-up in on-call staff rotation or assigned basis.
• Respond to calls for emergency repairs on behalf of DJJ Hanover VPSTC and Barrett Facilities; evaluate problems and initiate appropriate steps to resolve them.
• Comply with timekeeping requirements and work schedules; report to work and training as scheduled.
• Submit documentation timely, which may include weekly timesheets, leave requests, and other supporting documentation as required by policy.
• Seek approval from supervisor in advance for any changes to the established work schedule, including use of leave, late or early arrivals, and/or departures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of wastewater and sewage treatment processes (pre-treatment, primary, secondary, and final stages).
• Ability to operate, maintain, and monitor treatment plant equipment (e.g., comminutor, aeration tanks, clarifiers, sand filters, chlorination systems, sludge pumps).
• Proficient in performing laboratory tests and analyzing results.
• Strong recordkeeping and reporting skills (daily logs, maintenance records, regulatory reports).
• Ability to make chemical and equipment adjustments based on lab results and observations.
• Preventive maintenance and basic repair skills (plumbing, carpentry, painting, general maintenance).
• Inventory management and equipment monitoring.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Respond to emergency repair needs as required.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training or technical coursework in wastewater treatment, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining wastewater or sewage treatment facilities preferred.
• Experience performing laboratory tests and analyzing results in a water/wastewater environment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in industrial or treatment plant settings.
• Previous experience in preventive maintenance, equipment repair, or general facility maintenance is a plus.
• Experience preparing and maintaining regulatory reports for state or local agencies preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times.
• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
• Pet insurance.
• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $29.50 per hour

License/Certification:

• Class 3 Wastewater License (Preferred)
• Class 4 Domestic Water License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30