Water Filtration Plant Operator at Cornell University in ithaca, New York

Job Description:

The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world's most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Facilities and Campus Services is committed to providing the highest quality service to faculty, students, staff, alumni and visitors.

With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as steward of the campus resources and operations.

All employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.

Energy Management's goal is to cost effectively minimize Cornell's energy use and associated environmental impacts. The Energy Management staff work to identify and implement conservation focused outreach, maintenance, energy studies, and capital projects to meet the university's needs with less energy use. The program includes all of the Ithaca, NY campus; Geneva Experiment Station and other off-central campus facilities in the region.

The Campus Sustainability Office empowers, equips, and engages our diverse partners to catalyze a sustainable campus transformation. We envision Cornell University as a carbon neutral, living laboratory for sustainability innovation; a place where every Cornelian can make a positive impact on social, environmental, and economic progress.

The Utilities section of Energy and Sustainability operates the University energy infrastructure system on a 24 hour, 365 day per year basis. Production facilities include a combined heat and power facility which provides both the steam for heat and electricity for campus. All of the water for campus is provided by a university owned potable water filtration plant. Electricity from the local utility is fed through a university owned electric substation. Utilities is also responsible for all of the distribution and collection systems located on campus including steam, chilled water, electricity, potable water and waste water.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

We are searching for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Water Filtration Plant as a Jr. WFP Plant Operator (Grade 5), OR a WFP Plant Operator (Grade 6).

The qualifications of the candidate will determine the appointment at the Grade 5 or Grade 6 level.

This position provides a unique opportunity to work in a state of the art water treatment facility that doubles as a living laboratory for academic research. You'll be actively involved with water treatment processes, computer automation and industrial controls, pumps, motors, in-line instrumentation, monitoring operations, communicating with field employees, vendors, University administration, and regulators. Student projects are likewise an engaging and interesting activity to which this position can contribute. You'll gain a sense of pride providing the Cornell campus and surrounding community with safe, high-quality drinking water while gaining insight into Cornell's mission to promote safe drinking water to the world. A collaborative team of experienced water professionals awaits you in the next step of your journey.

All employees are accountable for supporting the Facilities and Campus Services organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.

This is a bargaining unit position within the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). Minimum hire rate for Grade 5 is $27.53/hr, and for Grade 6 is $30.47/hr.

What You Will Do

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the University's Water Filtration Plant (WFP), including responsibilities associated with water quality, production, laboratory analysis, equipment maintenance and distribution of potable water in a continuous supply to the entire campus. Uses knowledge of systems and application of sound judgment to safely respond to all operating scenarios, including emergencies. Responsible to operate all equipment in a safe, efficient and environmentally compliant manner. Responsible for plant security. This work may be performed on a shift basis, depending on the business needs of the University.

Required Qualifications

Grade 5: Graduation from high school required, obtain NYS Grade IIA Filtration Plant Water System Operator within 18 months of hire.

Grade 6: Graduation from high school required, six months of equivalent experience in the operation of water treatment or purification equipment in a large purification plant. Possess and maintain a current NYS Grade IIA Filtration Plant Water System Operator required

• Demonstrated and documented proficiency in production equipment maintenance, water treatment plant operation, chemistry, microbiological and laboratory practices required.




• Ability to understand and translate into action the specific directions and general goals of the plant manager to assure continued efficient system operation.




• Ability to learn new technologies as new systems are introduced to the plant and to train other plant personnel in their use and maintenance.




• Demonstrates the Facilities and Campus Services divisional values. This includes such behaviors as the demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback, communicate honestly, listen, respect others, learn from mistakes, set high goals and achieve them, overcome obstacles, use time effectively, set priorities, and participate effectively on teams.




• Is highly motivated and exhibits innovation, good judgment and reliability in the work place.




• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of the skills necessary to perform maintenance activities. This includes use of such things as hand tools, wrenches, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• New York State Water Treatment license, IIA.

Working Environment

- Typically lifts less than 10 lbs.

- Normal concentration

- Chemicals/careful use

Cornell University provides excellent benefits that include professional development, access to many wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options and generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation, health and personal leave; 12 paid holidays (including end of year winter break), and great retirement options. Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Application Information

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• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.




• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title:

WFP Plant Operator

Level:

006

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Krassimira Hernandez

Number of Openings:

1

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