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MADISON METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTR Facilities Maintenance Summer Worker in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: About the Position The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District is happy to announce our Operations & Maintenance Summer opening. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in the work area listed below while making an impact on the organization and our local communities, enhancing the quality of our water. Who We Are Established in 1930 to protect the lakes and streams of the upper Yahara watershed, the District is a wastewater collection and treatment utility serving about 429,000 people in 24 Madison-area owner communities covering about 187 square miles. Organized as a municipal corporation, the District is governed by a nine-member Commission appointed by the communities we serve. The District owns and operates 145 miles of pipe and 18 regional pumping stations that convey approximately 37 million gallons of wastewater to the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant daily. Through the treatment process, we recover valuable resources from the wastewater we receive before returning clean water to the environment. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment. The District is dedicated to service, reliability, and sustainability, and our tradition of innovation has positioned us as a leader among clean water utilities. Working at the District is more than just a paycheck. It is about taking care of the communities we live in and giving back to the environment that surrounds us. We are trusted leaders working together to protect one of our most valuable resources-our water. When you think about your career and what you want to accomplish in your lifetime, make the choice to do Work Worth Doing! Check us out here! This Facilities Maintenance Assistant position will require on-site attendance and the district will provide training and experience including the necessary safety training for duties. The position is scheduled full-time ideally between April through October, however, College Students seeking Summer work are also encouraged to apply. Work hours will be between 6:00 AM 2:30 PM. Applications will be reviewed until the 4 positions are filled. Duties FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Work as part of the Facilities Maintenance team to serve the needs of the District by performing landscaping, painting, treatment tank maintenance, and general maintenance including custodial duties. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates will be considered for this position who meet the abilities and criteria below: Age requirement: 18 years old or older Strong awareness of safety precautions, including care operating equipment Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds Must be comfortable working in traffic and around sewer manholes Effective communication skills and ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions Ability to work well with others including supervisors, fellow employees, and the public Valid Wisconsin Driver\'s License Ability to meet adequate attendance, including punctuality and reliability. Physical Demands & Work Environment Work is performed inside and outside the wastewater treatment facilities and at remote lift stations, with exposure to potentially harmful atmospheres, confined spaces, extreme weather, raw wastewater, biosolids, slippery and dusty conditions. Working conditions include frequent demanding physical activity and mental concentration on a wide variety of tasks. Must be able to work safely with, and in close proximity to, operating mechanical devices with a potential for serious injury present, for many hours each day. Requires the use of light hand tools and heavy power tools. Must be able to occasionally lift loads up to 50 pounds unassisted. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, crawl, sit, twist, turn, climb ladders, work from scaffolding or lifting equipment, and work in very awkward positions for extended periods. The level of risk is such that it requires close attention to work details; adherence to safety programs and procedures; and use of personal protective equipment to prevent accidents or injuries. It also requires the necessary speaking and hearing ability to communicate in person, publicly, or over the phone. The noise level varies from quiet to loud. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madsewer/jobs/4784450/summer-workers?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs