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Date Posted 09/04/26

Applications Due12/31/26

Vacancy ID223260

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AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of

TitleFilter Plant Operator

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44560 to $54773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Work hours to be discussed

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Ulster

Street Address Wallkill Correctional Facility

50 McKendrick Rd, P.O. Box G

City Wallkill

StateNY

Zip Code12589

Duties Description *Monitor and adjust control panels, gauges, chlorinators, filters and other equipment.

• Take samples of water, performs tests and record test results.
• Add chemicals and adjust water treatments to meet quality standards.
• Maintain chemical storage monitoring requirements.
• Communicate with escort regulator inspectors as needed.
• Clean, repair, calibrate and maintain pumps, screen valves, meters, other equipment and systems and the physical plant.
• Remove, clean, backwash and replace filters and screens.
• Add to and rake sand in filter beds.
• Calibrate and repair testing equipment.
• Order supplies, chemicals and maintenance parts and equipment.
• Produce and maintain records related to work activities, inventory, monitoring and testing.
• Produce and submit reports about testing and maintenance.
• May instruct and supervise other staff in their operation and maintenance of plants and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications Certification from the Department of Health in the grade required for operation of the water treatment plant to which assigned. Appointees may be temporarily employed pending certification but must be removed if they fail to achieve certification.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Victoria Montross, Office Assistant 3 HR

Telephone 845-895-2021

Fax 845-895-1018

Email Address Victoria.Montross@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street Wallkill Correctional Facility

50 McKendrick Rd, P.O. Box G

City Wallkill

State NY

Zip Code 12589

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