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Bloomington

Service Maintenance Job Specs

JOB TITLE AND GRADE: Chemical Water Treatment Technician / SMRS

JOB CODE: 002085

DATE: December 2003


JOB PURPOSE

Treats closed loop water systems and cooling towers.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects and tests water and sewage samples using chemical test equipment.
Adds chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine, and lime to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids to condenser system, chilled water system, and heating system.

Performs general building maintenance as assigned.

Drives vehicle as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Knowledge of the use of basic hand tools and chemical testing equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience: One-year experience with chemical water treatment

Required Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equal amount of time spent indoors and outdoors with possible exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for one hour plus. Possible exposure to distracting/uncomfortable noise levels. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.



The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.

 

 

Page updated: 5 March 2004
UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
Poplars E165, 400 E. 7th St., Bloomington, IN 47405 • (812) 855-2172
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Indiana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
and a provider of ADA services.