Water Systems Operator (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment #251118-0264TC-002
Location: Middletown, CT
Date Opened: 11/20/2025 10:00:00 AM
Salary: $73,723* - $96,342/year (*New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 12/1/2025 11:59:00 PM

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking to hire a Water Systems Operator.  This Water Systems Operator will be responsible for performing critical procedures and job duties related to the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and supporting equipment specific to the site.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday
  • Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
  • First shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Facility: Connecticut Valley Hospital
• Unit: CVH Water Treatment Maintenance (Water Treatment Plant) 
• Location: 1000 Silver Street in Middletown, CT
• Work Environment: Office/On-site
• Position Number: 24490

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Possession of a Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license or a Water Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training Class III certificate as required by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class are required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession of the State of Connecticut Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health.
• Incumbents in this class who possess the Water Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training Class III certificate in accordance with the regulations of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, must obtain full operator status and maintain the Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator license no later than one (1) year from the date of appointment to the Water Systems Operator class.
• NOTE: New employees hired with the Operator-in-Training Class III certificate must successfully complete one (1) year of training and have satisfactory work performance, as determined by the Water Systems Superintendent, in order to attain permanent status as a Class III Operator.
• Incumbents in this class must obtain and maintain a Class I Water Distribution System Operator license in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health within two (2) years of appointment.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, loud and potentially dangerous machinery, working with chemicals and exposure to toxic fumes and may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and work in uncomfortable positions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.