Who We Are...
Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do...
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You'll Do:

• Works under close supervision & requires working knowledge of state & federal guidelines regarding water &/or sewage treatment plant operations
• Receives training in & assists in operation of water &/or sewage treatment plants consisting of comminutors, bar screens, lift stations, primary & secondary settlings, trickling filters, activated sludge, chlorination, recirculation filters, sludge digestion, high service plumbing, storage & distribution (e.g., adjusts flow patterns; cleans screening devices; transfers sludge; backwashes filters
• Adds chemicals
• Changes chlorinator tanks
• Receives training in & assists in maintenance of equipment (e.g., lubricates all moving parts, adjusts & changes packing, removes & replaces worn parts)
• Repairs waterline breaks, water meters, automatic controls, chemical feed equipment & other plant equipment
• Assists in operation & repair of other equipment
• Performs general grounds keeping & housekeeping duties
• Receives training in & assists in performing daily chemical tests (e.g., alkalinity, hardness, pH, chlorine, fluoride, turbidity) & records results
• Assists in maintaining treatment plant records
• Assists in preparing daily & monthly reports on tests results & plant inspections
• Oversees &/or performs general maintenance at water &/or wastewater treatment facility (e.g., tills seed beds, mows grass, paints buildings, plows snow)
• Performs operational modifications necessary in emergencies to meet EPA requirements
• Attends annual training, meetings &/or serves on committees

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking English; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in safety practices; valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Waste Management, Environmental Services, Technical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Goal Setting and Time Management