Job Title: Water & Wastewater Operations Lead

Reports To: Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Operations

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (hourly)

Wage: $35.00 – 40.00/hour depending on qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, vision insurance.

Meridian Ranch, located in Falcon, CO, is a growing recreation & golf course community dedicated to delivering the highest quality amenities, including landscaped parkways, tree-lined trails, and numerous neighborhood parks. Meridian Service Metro District is recruiting for a full-time Water & Wastewater Operations Lead to perform a variety of oversight duties relating to maintenance & operations of treatment & collection facilities in the District’s water & sewer systems.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

·         Serves as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of wastewater collection, lift station, and conveyance facilities in accordance with regulations of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

·         Oversees the operations and maintenance of the sewer lift station, metering manholes, and discharge control vaults.

·         Maintains and operates the sewer collection system, sewer force mains, including manholes, pipes, and outfalls.

·         Samples water as required per Intergovernmental Agreements with state and local area governments.

·         Inspects grease traps and new home water and sewer systems installation.

·         Assists with preparation and management of wastewater preliminary budgets.

·         Operates and maintains non-potable transfer systems; and underdrain infiltration pits and systems; and water infiltration systems, including monthly monitoring and seasonal influx with increased monitoring.

·         Oversees or participates in sewer line maintenance.

·         Maintains monthly and annual flow totals logs.

·         Reviews and provides input regarding construction plans and observes construction of sewer facilities.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess or acquire State of Colorado Class 2 Collection Operator Certificate; Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 2 and Colorado Water Treatment Operator Level C are desirable. Experience with equipment including lift station with primary wastewater treatment; pumps; electrical motors; light equipment such as backhoe and skip loader; water wells, sewer vac truck and utility trucks with cranes.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency reading and processing SCADA data; understanding of environmental issues, programs, and regulations; ability to communicate in a positive and friendly manner with coworkers and the public.

Driver’s License: Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid Colorado Class B commercial driver's license.

To apply, complete a District Application for Employment at the District's website,  www.meridianservice.org and email to jobs@meridianservice.org. This posting will remain open until October 3, 2023

Job Title: Irrigation & Landscape Technician

Reports To: Parks & Grounds Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (hourly)

Wage: $17.25 – $25.50/hour depending on qualifications

 Meridian Ranch, located in Falcon, CO, is a growing recreation & golf course community dedicated to delivering the highest quality amenities, including landscaped parkways, tree-lined trails, and numerous neighborhood parks. Meridian Service Metro District is recruiting for a full-time Irrigation Technician to perform construction, maintenance, and repair of District parks, irrigation, sedimentation basins, and drainage channels.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains and ensures proper operation of automated irrigation systems to include mainline, laterals, valves, sprinkler heads, and systems used to deliver water to irrigated areas.
• Adjusts irrigation systems based on plant material needs, changes, or maintenance enhancement activities.
• Tracks and maintains inventory of supplies related to parks and grounds maintenance, and assists with improvement recommendations, repairs, and review of new installation plans prior to the bidding process.
• Locates irrigation systems from utility locate requests in existing and new construction areas.
• Enhances landscape, including tree and shrub replacement, sod & mulch installation and removal, and seeding of bare ground areas.
• Removes snow at district facilities to include trails and walks.
• Repairs and maintains fences, to include stone repair.
• New landscaping or playground construction installation from start to final punch list.
• Installs seasonal decorations and supports event staff as needed.
• Assists with repairs to recreation facilities, but not be limited to painting, stone veneer repair, minor plumbing, and general facility maintenance.

Qualifications: Demonstrated experience maintaining and operating automated irrigation systems and performing other related grounds maintenance duties. Two to four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable.

Education/Experience: Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in a related field is desirable but not required.

Driver’s License: Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.

To apply, complete a District Application for Employment at the District's website, meridianservice.org. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Title: Childcare Associate
Reports To: Childcare Coordinator
Wage: $13.65 – $15.26/Hour
Benefits: This is a part-time position, generally working less than 28 hours per week. Benefits include paid sick leave accrued at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, and extra pay for work on certain designated holidays.

In Falcon - Meridian Service Metropolitan District is recruiting for a part-time Childcare associate. Responsibilities include engaging, supervising, and caring for children ages 6 weeks – 6 years old in the childcare center within the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Cares for children in a defined area of the recreation center.
• Organizes and participates in children’s’ recreational activities such as games.
• Reads to children, and teaches them simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs.
• Care for special needs children.
• Organizes, cleans, and stores toys and materials.
• Must portray a fun and energetic demeanor.

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Previous experience supervising and caring for children.

Certificates and Licenses:
Infant and Child First Aid & CPR required within 90 days of hire.

Meridian Service Metropolitan District provides water, wastewater, drainage, parks, and recreation services to the planned Meridian Ranch recreational community.

To apply, review complete job description and complete a District Application for Employment. Submit completed application and resume with 3 references to mrrcjobs@meridianservice.org

Meridian Ranch, located in Falcon, CO, is a growing recreation & golf course community dedicated to delivering the highest quality amenities, including landscaped parkways, tree-lined trails, and numerous neighborhood parks. Meridian Service Metro District is recruiting for a full-time Senior Water & Wastewater Operator to perform a variety of oversight duties relating to maintenance & operations of treatment & collection facilities in the District’s water & sewer systems.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Serves as certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) of water supply, treatment, and distribution operations; in accordance with the State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulations.
• Oversees the operation of the water treatment facility, to include chemical dosing, well water testing, and well level adjustment for start and stop operation.
• Purchases chemicals for the treatment process as well as any needed chemicals used in testing of the water whether automatic testing or daily manual tests.
• Samples water as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Tracks pumping rates, volumes and water quality of water wells.
• Maintains monthly and annual water volume and usage logs.
• Installs and reads water meters as needed.
• Reviews and provides input regarding construction plans and observes construction of water facilities.
• Prepares and manages water preliminary budgets.
• Inspects and maintains storage reservoirs and tanks; system wide valves; and fire hydrants, including flushing of lines to prevent stagnant water.
• Inspects new home water and sewer systems installation, and residential water and sewer lines as requested.
• Operates and maintains pump station; system wide PTV control vaults; water infiltration systems, including monthly monitoring and seasonal influx with increased monitoring.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess or acquire certifications including Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 2 and Colorado Water Treatment Operator Level C. Colorado Wastewater Collection System Operator Level 2 is desirable. Experience with equipment including lift station with primary wastewater treatment; pumps; electrical motors; light equipment such as backhoe and skip loader; water wells; ATV with plow.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency reading and processing SCADA data; understanding of environmental issues, programs, and regulations; ability to communicate in a positive and friendly manner with coworkers and the public.

Driver’s License: Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid Colorado Class B commercial driver's license.

To apply, complete a District Application for Employment at the District's website, www.meridianservice.org. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Job description

Meridian Ranch, located in Falcon, CO, is a growing recreation & golf course community dedicated to delivering the highest quality amenities, including landscaped parkways, tree-lined trails, and numerous neighborhood parks. Meridian Service Metro District is recruiting for a full-time Water & Wastewater Technician to assist, under supervision, with day-to-day water and sewer operations by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assists with maintenance and operations of various systems for water and sewer.
• Reads and assists with maintenance of water wells, water diversion structures, and water tanks.
• Performs light system repairs.
• Works with chemicals and chemical storage.
• Tests water quality and takes water and wastewater samples for lab testing.
• Removes snow.
• Maintains, reports, and cleans up for storm drainage improvements.
• Assists with construction inspections of new water and sewer mains and service laterals.
• Assists with locating and marking District underground utilities for proposed construction.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and some related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess or obtain after employment Colorado water distribution operator certification, Level 1; Colorado water treatment operator certification, level D; Colorado wastewater collection system operator certification, Level 2.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency using basic office computer software; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence relevant to responsibilities. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization. Ability to accurately calculate basic figures and amounts such as distance, area, volume, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Driver’s License: Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.

To apply, complete a District Application for Employment at the District's website, www.meridianservice.org. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person