Vacancy Notice: Night Watchman

Water Filtration Plant Night Watchman

Hours of Work: M-F 11:00 pm – 7:00 am
Opening Date:  March 1, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled 
Hiring Salary: $16.40 per hour

General Statement of Job Duties

This position is responsible for maintaining the security and monitoring systems of the Filter Plant at night.

  • Provides security to the Filter Plant at night, periodically walking the property to ensure that it is secure
  • Monitors the SCADA system
  • Weekly cleaning of lab and admin building. Sweeping of other buildings.
  • Promptly communicates with the on-call operator about any issues that arise
  • Performs routine and non-routine inspections and observations at designated locations
  • Identifies need and initiates emergency response (fire, ambulance, law enforcement) during non-business hours.
  • Exercises and demonstrates good judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
  • Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Training and Experience

  • High school diploma and 0-3 years of relevant work experience
  • Ability to work alone at night with minimum supervision
  • Ability to accomplish physically demanding tasks such as climbing stairs and able to negotiate uneven terrain and obstacles in all weather conditions multiple times during their shift
  • South Carolina Driver’s License and the ability to operate motor vehicles
  • Ability to verbally communicate observations clearly through phone or radio and be able to input observations and instructions into a computer system
  • Must have very strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent. 

Chester Metropolitan District offers a competitive benefits package to include vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, State of South Carolina Insurance (health, prescription drug, dental, vision, life) and South Carolina Retirement System benefits.

Chester Metropolitan District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.