What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Maintenance Superintendent position at Charles County Board of Education?
Salary : $76,072.62 - $123,237.47 Annually
Location : La Plata, MD
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2024-00340
Department : PW UTILITIES SOUTH PLANT
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 13 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Eastern
Summary
The Utilities Maintenance Superintendent provides managerial and operational support for the day-to-day Maintenance of the County's water and wastewater equipment, such as wastewater treatment plants, water wells, water treatment plants, and sewer pump stations, and similar. The duties include supervising crews, scheduling work, managing computerized maintenance system, monitors and controls expenditures through the budget and procurement process and manages county assets related to water and wastewater facilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Manages the day-to-day maintenance of the county's water and wastewater equipment, such as wastewater treatment plants, water wells, water treatment plants, and sewer pump stations, and similar.
- Reviews data collected by staff for correctness and utilizes automation technology to make sure preventative maintenance was done correctly, monitors data and documentation of maintenance performed, required by regulations.
- Provides technical expertise directly to staff to improve their ability to make timely and effective decisions related to maintenance of equipment; utilizes training to develop maintenance staff to a level where they understand how to accomplish correct maintenance and analyze malfunctions of equipment, providing proper fixes and solutions.
- Provides significant input for preparing the annual operating and capital improvement budgets for facilities in area of assignment; works with staff to control costs within the approved budgeted amounts.
- Responsible for proper safety protocols and policies, and responsible for safety training of staff.
- Provides recommendations for hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and all other personnel matters associated with the staff supervised in area of assignment in accordance with County and Department Personnel policies and procedures.
- Manages electrical systems related to water and wastewater facilities, making sure proper maintenance is accomplished with minimal interruptions of service, safety in mind, and with minimal damage to environment.
- Monitors / operates the county wide Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) alarm system, interpret results of SCADA information to analyze equipment malfunctions.
- Participates with county and Department Safety Officers to enforce all safety policies and procedures; goals are to ensure they are understood and followed by staff and visitors, to provide a safe and hazard free workplace, and to eliminate or minimize losses and injuries.
- Manages the preventive and corrective maintenance of environmental facilities to ensure equipment (such as pumps, blowers, mixers, meters, and piping functions correctly with minimal interruptions, and to make sure equipment functions properly to meet State and Federal regulations. Manages spare parts inventory and tools correctly.
- Communicates in a professional manner verbally and in writing; develops clear, concise written documents; speaks clearly presenting information in a manner understood by the audience, and effectively corresponds with the public and with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and officials on applicable matters.
- Need to be familiar with proper Operations Protocols and Process to assist with managing Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Treatment Plants, Water wells, and sewer pump stations. Changes in assignment and requests with projects may be requested by the Chief of O&M. Assignments will be rotated from time to time based on the needs of the Department and to encourage cross training.
- Uses Geographic Information system (GIS).
- Completes paperwork and forms related to State and Federal regulations, for water systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
- Assists with work on computerized scale program, at Mattawoman Wastewater Plant.
- Assists in review of engineering drawings for wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, water wells, and sewer pump stations, and similar.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
Prefer an associate degree with specialty in Environmental Science or Construction Management or similar.
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Maintenance of Water and Wastewater Equipment (such as pumps, Blowers, mixers, piping, flow meters and other related equipment), two of which include management, and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications :
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Confined Space Training (preferred).
Wastewater or Water Operator Certification in the State of Maryland (preferred).
Special Requirements / Qualifications :
Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.
Subject to call back in emergencies.
PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is partly sedentary with periods of moderate physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. This is considered an essential job; you will be required to be present during snow or weather emergencies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office and plant surroundings environment. This is a sewage treatment plant and employee are subject to hazards of that environment; exposed to raw sewage; and exposed to in inclement weather.
Department / Division : Public Works Utilities / Operations and Maintenance
Pay Grade : 116
FLSA Status : Exempt
Telework Eligible : Yes
Reports To : Chief of Operations and Maintenance
Supervises : Equipment Maintenance Supervisors
Charles County Government
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost (sliding scale based on hours worked)
Retiree Health Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement - New hires who elect health insurance coverage with Charles County Government will be enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account ( VEBA).
Upon retirement or separation from employment, you will be able to use the funds in the VEBA account to pay for your health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses. You will contribute $31.75 per pay period (via payroll deduction). County Government will contribute $95.26 per pay period. The contribution may be adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan)
Plan Eligibility : Must work minimum 37.5 hrs / week.
Non Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 4% employee contribution
Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution
Communications, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution
Sworn, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution
Corrections, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution
Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. Plans include : Empower, MetLife, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Employee Assistance Program
A voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees.
Transfer of Sick Leave
May receive credit for up to 400 hours of accrued, but unpaid, sick leave from previous employer when they begin employment.
Life Insurance
No charge to employee (valued at 1.5x the employee's annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies are available.
Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability up to $5,000 / month
Flexible Spending Account
Medical and dependent care options available
Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity Policy
Legal Resources
A prepaid legal resource benefit
Employee Leave
1,950 hours per year = 30 annual PTO hours
2,080 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours
2,184 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours
An eligible employee who starts after the first pay period of the calendar year will receive a pro-rated number of hours based on their hire date.
Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement
Full time employees are eligible to participate after completing one full year of employment, and successful completion of their probationary period. An employee is eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 12 credit hours up to a maximum reimbursement determined through the annual County Government budgetary process.
Onsite Childcare at a Discounted Rate
Located at the Department of Community Services (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677)
House Keys 4 Employee Program
For eligible full time employees who are first time home buyers. Up to a
7,500, 0% interest loan, to be used for a down payment or closing cost toward a new home in Charles County.
Wellness Program
Employees have access to an onsite gym, the digital wellness platform - Burnalong, and monthly webinars / events at no cost to you.
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective : July 1, 2019
How many years of experience do you have relevant to this position? Relevant experience includes progressively responsible experience in maintenance of water and wastewater equipment (such as pumps, blowers, mixers, piping, flow meters and other related equipment), two of which include management, and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Required Question
Salary : $76,073 - $123,237