Published date: October 26, 2026
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Al responsibilities may not be performed by al incumbents.)
Flushes fire hydrants; hydrant maintenance.
Takes chlorine samples from various locations
Performs minor maintenance on equipment and buildings; including painting and washing.
Maintains pumps and pressure gauges; cleans filters, clarifiers, and pumps.
Performs grounds maintenance duties, such as mowing, edging, and trimming.
Responds to water quality complaints and flushes the area to help aleviate the issue.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Basic knowledge of safety practices in equipment operations.
Basic knowledge of water equipment repair.
Basic knowledge of pumps and motors.
Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
Ability to folow and understand oral and written instructions.
SUPERVISORY CONTROL: The Director or other designated supervisor assigns work in terms of
general instructions, which require the use of some judgment. The supervisor spot-checks work in
progress and reviews completed work for compliance with instructions and procedures, accuracy, and the
nature and propriety of the final results. Difficulty and responsibility increase and supervision decreases
based on experience and/or service and training.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to maintain equipment and facilities that the city
utilizes in the treatment of water. Successful performance results in safe and properly functioning water
treatment and distribution system. Poor performance may result in unsafe and unsanitary conditions,
excessive costs, and lawsuits against the city. The work consists of tasks that are related, but are
complicated by the various types of chemicals and machinery.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential functions of this job
the employee is regularly required to walk outdoors, climb ladders, excavations, stairs, and vehicles; sit in
vehicle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, stretch, crawl, and crouch. Hear sufficiently to recognize
changes in sounds made by machinery, equipment, or motors. See shapes and outlines of objects both
near and at a distance; depth perception required. While performing the essential functions of this job the
employee is not regularly required to move or lift up to 100 pounds. While performing the essential functions
of this position the employee is regularly exposed to weather conditions, especialy cold and hot
temperatures, humidity, rain, and sun. Also exposed to airborne irritants, fumes, dust, gases, noxious
odors, vibrations, electrical shock, and moving and/or mechanical parts. The incumbent’s working conditions
are typica ly very loud.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position,
usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position
for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia
To apply go here: https://www.thomson-mcduffie.gov