Company Name: Department of Public Utilities, City of Pittsfield
Location: Pittsfield, MA

The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Water Systems Maintenance Person. Under direction of the Working Foreman and Water Superintendent, the Water Systems Maintenance Person will be responsible for performing manual work in the construction, operation and overall maintenance of water systems.

40 hours/week Monday-Friday
Salary: $33,493 – $37,153

Responsibilities:

• Performs semi-skilled manual work in the construction, operation and maintenance of water systems, including but not limited to: work on reservoirs, water gates, mains & connectors; cuts, lays and caulks water pipes using machine or hand tools to force sealing
  compound into joints to make them watertight.
• Performs masonry duties in the construction and repair of system brickwork structures
• Pumps water from trenches, digs braces and backfills excavations for the purpose of locating pipe leaks or preparing areas for laying pipes. Replaces broken or leaking pipes and performs pipe maintenance
• Other duties may include: reading water meters & checking them over; replaces worn and broken parts in the water systems; may work with private contractors to help them avoid hitting water mains and boxes during construction and excavation; may assist in the construction or repair of sewer system pipelines and structures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of acceptable experience as a pipe-layer, or equivilent
• Two (2) years experience operating heavy equipment
• Ability to use blueprints
• Valid Massachusetts drivers liscence
• Valid Class 2A Hoisting License

To apply, or to see full job description, if interested, please visit the careers page at https://CityOfPittsfield.Hyrell.com

Company Name: The Department of Public Utilities, City of Pittsfield
Location: Berkshire County

The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Division, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Head Treatment Plant Operator position (HTPO). Working under the plant superintendent, the HTPO provides supervision to Wastewater personnel, and operates and maintains machinery and equipment in and around the Wastewater treatment plant and adjacent facilities. The HTPO checks machinery and equipment for malfunctions, and conducts regular and preventative maintenance and repairs.

40 hours/week
Salary: $38,959 – $42,694 annually

Responsibilities:

• As a shift supervisor, provides first level supervisory control and responsibility for security, operation and performance of the wastewater treatment facilities and their operation.
• Checks machinery and equipment for malfunctions; conducts regular & routine preventative maintenance; makes repairs to or assists in the repair or overhaul of process machinery & equipment.
• Makes routine laboratory tests at various stages of treatment in accordance with standard procedures, and makes changes in treatment chemicals and equipment as required to maintain treatment performance within established limits. Obtains and records
  readings of instruments, makes adjustments in equipment as indicated or required and maintains operation and treatment logs.
• Performs treatment related duties as required, including but not limited to: grounds maintenance, treated water and wastestream sampling on or off the several facilities operating valves and gates to adjust flow rates, adjusting recording instruments, performing
  inventories of and ordering chemicals as directed, changing chlorine cylinders, operating motor vehicles in support of various
  treatment related operations, and salting/sanding/plowing snow in support of the facility operations.
• Performs incidental custodial cleaning and maintenance painting required to maintain plant facilities in neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of full-time experience in a position of responsibility as a treatment plant operator or equivalent, involved with operation of complex water treatment works, including satisfactory experience in charge of a shift or work crew.
• Valid Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate – Grade 5 or higher, or the ability to obtain within one year of appointment (Preference given to those whom already possess license).
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Knowledge of and familiarity with wastewater or water treatment processes, primary & secondary clarification, trickling filter operation, nitrification, anaerobic digestion, chlorination, phosphorous removal, sludge dewatering and disposal and NPDES permit
  requirements. Knowledge of and familiarity with basic water chemistry & laboratory procedures and equipment used in water and
  wastewater analysis.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with construction and operating characteristics of valves, gates, pumps, motors, compressors and other equipment as used in water or wastewater treatment plants and processors.
• Physical ability and agility sufficient to operate valve, gates, and other equipment as required in treatment facility or pumping operation and control involving the entry into manholes and vaults, climbing ladders, etc.

To apply, or to see full job description, if interested, please visit the careers page at https://CityOfPittsfield.Hyrell.com 

Company Name: Children and Families
Location: Pittsfield, MA

Full time in family-centered early childhood program. EEC certification required; BA preferred. Candidates enrolled in college program considered. Pay rate commensurate with experience and education. Competitive benefits.

To apply, if interested, please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@berkshirechildren.org

Company Name: cbsberkshires
Location: Great Barrington, MA

Take responsibility for the smooth running of our Construction office. Your full-time role will include providing a complete range of office management duties including:

• day-to-day running of the office
• Account receivable and payables experience
• accounts management
• payroll
• some marketing duties
• other misc. duties as requested

You need to be comfortable working independently. This position will suit you if you have good interpersonal and presentation skills, and office management experience. You need to be self-directed and have organizational and problem-solving skills.

Applicants must have:

• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting packages and be proficient in processing pays.
• extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite of products including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• A positive disposition.

To apply, if interested, please submit your resume and cover letter by email, to:

linda@cbsberkshires.com

sarah@cbsberkshires.com