Plants Maintenance Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
difficult skilled technical work supervising and directing the installation,
maintenance and repair of treatment plant and related mechanical, electrical
and electronic equipment, scheduling projects, maintaining records and files,
preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction
of the Utility Systems Supervisor and Plant Operations Manager. Continuous supervision is exercised over
Plant Maintenance Technician.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service;
encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.
Oversees
and participates in instrumentation, electrical, motor controls, mechanical,
plumbing, pneumatics, welding, fabrication and building maintenance duties.
Orders
parts and materials necessary for repairs.
Troubleshoots
and repairs electrical controls and instrumentation.
Operates
various automotive and construction equipment.
Participates
in plant maintenance technician training, on the job training and feedback
through performance review and disciplinary actions.
Oversees
and inspects the work of contractors during construction.
Ensures
compliance with safety policies and procedures; remains knowledgeable of state,
federal and local safety regulations.
Implements
and reviews goals, objectives, policies and procedures regarding plant
maintenance including those assigned by the Plant Operations Manager.
Participates
in budget preparation including cost estimates, expenditure justification and
budget control.
Assists
with initiating, conducting, reviewing and coordinating needed personnel
transactions including recruitment selection, classification, compensation,
evaluation, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination as directed by the
Plant Operations Manager and SRU management.
May
be required to work outside of normal work hours in on-call or emergency
situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough
knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools and techniques of
equipment repair associated with water and wastewater treatment plants;
thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with
equipment maintenance work; skill in using and caring for bench and hand tools,
machines and equipment; ability to diagnose trouble in machines and mechanical
and electrical equipment; ability to prepare plans and detailed reports and
maintain records; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates,
engineers, vendors, elected officials, regulatory agency representatives and
the general public.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and considerable experience in water/wastewater equipment
maintenance including some supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional
exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing,
walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel,
frequently requires sitting, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally
requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and
reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal
communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the
spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word
levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual
inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices,
assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines,
operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and
activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and
exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to fumes
or airborne particles and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires
exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical
shock, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized
personal protective equipment and Bodily Fluids; work is generally in a loud
noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements
Possession of or
ability to acquire mobile crane and Collection I or Distribution D
certifications within two years of employment.
Valid commercial
driver's license in the State of