University Human Resource Services
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.

