What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator position at Lake Forest?
STEADY & INTERESTING WORK
MECHANICALLY INCLINED?
Enjoy problem solving, puzzles or complex systems? Curious about how things work? The Water Plant is a great place to work!
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
We train everything you need to know about a Water Plant. Bring your other skills with you!
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Day in the life: Work inside with stable hours along a beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan. Operate the Water Plant independently which means:
The Water Plant Operator is responsible for the operation, monitoring, filtration, treatment and testing of water in the Water Plant.
Enjoy problem solving, puzzles or complex systems? Curious about how things work? The Water Plant is a great place to work!
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
We train everything you need to know about a Water Plant. Bring your other skills with you!
Open Until Filled
Starting Salary: $71,991-$80,948 DOQ
Full Salary Range: $71,991-98,862
Learn more about the Water Plant by reading "Head of Water Plant is Pumped About Providing Clean Water to Residents" on Lake Forest Love Blog!
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Day in the life: Work inside with stable hours along a beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan. Operate the Water Plant independently which means:
- Monitor water systems
- Troubleshoot existing equipment related to HVAC, plumbing & electrical systems
- Collect water samples
- Lab work, recordkeeping, water station checks
- 4 days a week (40 hours)
- 12 hour rotating shifts
- Flexibility
- Work every other weekend
Transferable Skills: Never worked at a water plant? No problem! If you are mechanically inclined and have some of these skillsets, we’d love to talk to you:
- Plumbing, Electrical, Welding, HAC
- Troubleshooting & reading manuals/plans
- General building maintenance
- Computer systems & logic system
What We Offer: Excellent benefits package of employer funded and voluntary benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and HMO options, Delta Dental, VSP vision insurance
- Guarantee $50,000 Life Insurance
- Paid time off, sick leave and floating holidays
- Retirement pension (IMRF) – best funded state retirement plan
- Paid training and continuing education programs
- Voluntary benefits: Aflac, Employee Assistance Programs, Wellness Program.
Open Until Filled
Starting Salary: $71,991-$80,948 DOQ
Full Salary Range: $71,991-98,862
The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary : $71,991 - $98,862
