Maintenance Supervisor

This position performs technical administrative and supervisory work in overseeing and ensuring the effective and efficient mechanical operation of the wastewater treatment plant.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full time, 7am - 3:30pm
Starting range: $82,339 - $98,902 Annually
Full salary range: $82,339 - $115,464 Annually
Initial interviews: TBD for those selected to move forward in the process
Tentative start date: TBD
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Essential Job Functions: The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and/or the requirements of the position change.

1. Establishes methods for maintenance and preventative maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and collection system pump stations.
2. Coordinates, prioritizes and schedules maintenance activities at the wastewater plant; supervises the maintenance work.
3. Makes regular inspections of equipment and facilities.
4. Maintains a budget for maintenance and collections maintenance; orders parts and equipment as necessary within established budget.
5. Organizes emergency response to storms and equipment failure on a 24/7basis.
6. Coordinates Collection crew and wastewater engineers.
7. Supervises maintenance of 35 pump station sites.
8. Coordinates plant and station grounds upkeep.
9. Plans and recommends improvements to treatment facilities through the acquisition and installation of improved equipment and through the use of improved techniques and processes.
10. Remains current on new technologies and processes relevant to treatment.
11. Acts as support and backup to Process Control Supervisor.
12. Maintains records and computer programs related to maintenance activities.
13. Assists in the preparation of comprehensive reports on plant operations for submission to regulatory authorities.
14. Assists with, plans and schedules employee training.
15. Uses specialized software including GIS, VueWorks, SCADA, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
16. Supervises between 13 and 16 full time (or full time equivalent) employees.
17. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an environmental science, engineering or related field and at least 4 - 6 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations and management, some supervisory experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of:
*Biology, chemistry, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical principles related to wastewater treatment plant maintenance operations.
*Materials, tools and techniques used to maintain, repair and replace plant equipment.
*Operational hazards and the safety practices and techniques used to avoid or minimize risks.
*The use of standard office equipment including computers and relevant software programs.

Ability to:
*Assign, direct and supervise the work of others.
*Understand, follow and carry out instructions.
*Diagnose and implement corrective procedures relative to system malfunction.
*Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, supervisors, employees and the general public.

Skill in:
*Public speaking.
*Oral and written communications.
*The use of specialized equipment and technology.

Necessary Special Requirements: An Advanced Wastewater Operator Certification preferred and may be required after hire.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Work is performed mostly indoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
*Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
*The employee is occasionally required to bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
*The employee may occasionally be exposed to adverse weather and other unpleasant conditions such as heat, cold, wetness and humidity; dim or bright lights, dust, odors, noise, vibrations, toxic agents, electrical currents and heavy machinery.
*The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.