Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Asset Management & Maintenance Supervisor: Regional Manager Saguaro Region

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Location: Sahuarita, AZ

About Global Water Resources, Inc.:

Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 32 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company’s service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson. Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually.

The company has been recognized for its highly effective implementation of Total Water Management (TWM). TWM is an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle that involves owning and operating water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities within the same geographic area in order to maximize the beneficial use of recycled water. It enables smart water management programs such as remote metering infrastructure and other advanced technologies, rate designs, and incentives that result in real conservation. TWM helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth.

Global Water has received numerous industry awards, including national recognition as a ‘Utility of the Future Today’ for its superior water reuse practices by a national consortium of water and conservation organizations led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The company also received Cityworks’ Excellence in Departmental Practice Award for demonstrating leadership and creativity in applying public asset management strategies to daily operations and long-term planning.

In addition to competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, you will have the opportunity to join an outstanding and incredibly talented team committed to the values of internal and external exceptional service. Global Water supports the growth and development of our employees. We are looking for individuals that are creative, motivated, and dedicated. If you are interested, send your resume to careers@gwresources.com. Please reference the position title in the subject line of your emails.

Maintenance Supervisor

Growing Water Resource Management Company is investing in our communities and the future! Our dynamic and supportive culture offers the opportunity to expand your skills while working together to meet our ambitious grow goals! Our future is bright, and we need experienced individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset to help us reach our goals and milestones!

If you are ready to offer your depth of experience, collaborate with individuals at all levels and facets of the organization, and apply a strong work ethic – we want to speak with you!

Role Description

Full-time on-site role for a Maintenance Supervisor located in Sahuarita and Tucson, AZ area. The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for managing a team of dedicated employees with tasks such as preventive maintenance and upkeep on all of our water, wastewater and electrical equipment.

The Maintenance Supervisor directs the work of maintenance crews engaged in control system maintenance and repair of water and wastewater machinery and equipment. Responsible for making sure general and preventatative maintenance is performed on electrical controls, instrumentation, and equipment associated with all physical assets (such as water treatment facilities, water reclamation facilities, remote sites including wells, booster stations & lift stations, distribution, collections, and reclaim water lines).

• This position seeks, organizes, and analyzes relevant maintenance, and operational data with the purpose of supporting the organizational business goals. This leadership position will implement solutions through direct reports, vendors, and special teams.
• This position will set and maintain standards for asset data gathering for the Operations Department.
• Performs moderate to difficult technical, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical work in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities.
• Provides direction to peers and subordinates in performance of routine day-to-day work activities.
• Conducts and administers all company work related efforts and activities within the rules, regulations and responsibilities of the most current company safety policy and OHSA regulation.
• This position also provides technical and/or physical assistance to other operations personnel, contractors, developers and any other duties assigned.
• Additionally, the Superintendent will be subject to on-call work, emergency call back work and subject to shift work that may include nights.
• Is responsible for preparing investigative reports of accidents, incidents and injuries or must delegate these responsibilites to subordinate employees.
• Develop, update, and implement operator training for process control and electrical and mechanic troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Schedules, supervises, and prepares performance evaluations of maintenance crew.
• Participates in supplemental budget recommendations and projections.
• This position provides insight to the company’s Asset Management Program and is an integral part of Operations.
• Carries out an on-going inspection and preventative maintenance program to ensure adequate mechanical operation includes cleaning, adjusting, aligning, and lubricating equipment in compliance with preventative maintenance programs
• Assures the quality of maintenance for the Department's water and wastewater infrastructure assets through use of maintenance and reliability planning and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Assets include all production, distribution, collection, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Develops and implements a Utilities Maintenance and Reliability Plan (MRP) by defining the Department's goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Establishes performance standards, procedures, and methods for the Department's MRP. Identifies.
• Assists with repairs to pumps, motors, sludge centrifuge gear drives, mechanical screens, chlorinators, gas compressors, valves, blowers, booster pumps, well sites, and other types of equipment related to water or wastewater facilities. Completes assigned job specific training criteria and objectives. Operates mechanical equipment to diagnose problems and determine repairs as needed.
• Supervises the ordering of materials and services needed to properly carry on the functions of the division; prioritizes workload for prompt completion of emergencies and unscheduled work requests. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Responds to customer complaints and requests for service.
• Provides direction and clarifies routine day-to-day priorities in the field. Utilizes a variety of mechanical tools to fabricate, rebuild, strengthen, and maintain various parts and pieces of plant equipment.
• Focuses on long-term maintenance issues. Assists in the resolution of long-term or repetitive technical issues affecting readiness and reliability of equipment. Manages, coordinates, and performs research on assigned problems and issues, collects and organizes the necessary data, analyzes findings, and develops reports and recommendations for changes to policies, procedures, and practices. Manages reliability and condition assessment activities associated with the equipment, structures, and systems. Develops preventative and predictive maintenance programs to increase reliability.
• Performs skilled preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical water and wastewater systems and equipment and enters information into Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Tests, troubleshoots, locates, calibrates, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of industrial electrical and electronic systems.
• ADEQ Grade I Operator License in specific area of concentration; i.e, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, Collections, or Water Treatment or ability to obtain within six months of employment is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of six years’ experience in a related field.

Essential Job Functions

Basic Skills: Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Use logic and reasoning to solve problems. Assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Understands written communication and work-related documents such as design plans, specifications, and technical documentation. Written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information as appropriate for the needs of the in reports and presentations. Able to persuade others to change their minds or behavior; brings others together to reconcile differences. Able to cope with pressure and deadlines, difficult situations and hard conversations.

Social Skills: Able to act in a respectful, knowledgeable, and professional manner with employees and external partners at all levels. Able to engage in regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of complex information. Adjusts own actions in relation to others’ actions. Works to reconcile differences, actively looking for ways to help people and Global Water be successful. Maintains professionalism in the face of deadlines; exhibits good listening, negotiation, persuasion, and critical thinking skills. Manages confidential information with discretion and trustworthiness.

Physical Demands: Sitting for extended periods; prolonged periods of time with repetitive motions of hands and fingers; close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus; climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain; use fingers to grasp and move small objects; ability to hear and recognize sounds; able to react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet; able to utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for safety. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds or more. Work is performed in an office and outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise from construction site heavy equipment and inclement weather.

Core Values: Applicant must understand, identify with, and adhere to the Global Water Core Values:

• Believe in the Mission and Each Other

• Be Disciplined: People, Thought, Action

• Take Ownership

• Maintain a Positive Attitude

General: Must have satisfactory outcome of drug testing, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record, and employment records prior to starting employment.

Licenses: Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License with no driving restrictions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Global Water Resources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Green Valley, AZ 85614 for this job?
• Do you have experience with maintenance of water treatment facilities or booster stations and lift stations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance Supervisor: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Driver's License with no restrictions (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Green Valley, AZ 85614: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person