Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/04/26
Applications Due: 12/31/26
Vacancy ID: 223260
Position Information
NY HELPNo
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%
Schedule
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
Location
County Ulster
Street Address Wallkill Correctional Facility
50 McKendrick Rd, P.O. Box G
City Wallkill
StateNY
Zip Code12589
Job Specifics
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.
How to Apply
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
Notes on ApplyingWhen submitting a resume, please include the position title and posting ID #.
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