Environmental Health and Safety Assistant POSITION SUMMERY Operates and performs maintenance and repairs on all operational, mechanical, and electrical equipment, systems, and structures of the wastewater treatment plant. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Operates and performs maintenance and repairs on all operational, mechanical, and electrical equipment, systems, and structures of the wastewater treatment plant to include calibration of feeders and instruments, and repair feeders, screens, dewatering equipment, pumps, motors, hoists, valves, and various other wastewater equipment. * Oversees performance of any contractual maintenance work performed. Monitors plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment. Makes any changes needed. * Performs plant calculations for chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, detention time and all other calculations necessary for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant. * Troubleshoots and performs corrective actions to insure discharged water quality meets or exceeds the standards of EPA and the Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection * Prepare files and enters, computer reports, spreadsheets, historical information, and maintenance records according to City, State, and Federal guidelines. * Manages Hazardous waste including: * Weekly inspections to ensure compliance with EPA / RCRA regulations. * Storage of Hazardous waste according to EPA and Mass DEP Regulations * Prepares Hazardous waste for shipment according to DOT Regulations * Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations. Reports any accidents immediately to supervisor * Promotes teamwork environment. Assists coworkers when needed. * Maintains the sanitary cleanliness of work areas, treatment plant and associated facilities. Reports incidents or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. * May have to work after hours in emergency situations. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS * Working knowledge of all wastewater plant equipment. * Working knowledge of all rules and regulations for wastewater treatment plants. * Must be able to wear mandatory safety equipment (Respirator, Chemical Resistant Suit etc.) * Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, the public, and regulatory agency representatives. * Must have good verbal and written communication skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * High School Diploma or G.E.D. required * Grade 2 or above Wastewater Treatment Operators certification preferred * DOT Haz Mat Shipping certification preferred RCRA Hazardous Waste certification preferred