Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO

Metro Water Recovery is a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, providing wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area. Join a team that offers stability, flexibility and the opportunity to make a difference.

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment and systems used in wastewater treatment and collection facilities. Ensures all mechanical assets and related equipment are properly maintained to support continuous and efficient plant operations. Schedules and directs the work of maintenance staff, ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations, maintains maintenance records, and reports to the Senior Mechanical Maintenance Manager.

• Extensive knowledge of industrial mechanical systems used in wastewater treatment (pumps, valves, piping, rotating equipment).
• Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methods.
• Reliability‑centered maintenance techniques.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings, schematics, and O&M manuals.
• Industrial safety practices, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and general industrial safety requirements.

• Good verbal and written communication.
• Process improvement.
• Training and mentoring apprentices and staff in maintenance practices.
• Project management including work planning, resource allocation, and progress reviews.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in various mechanical trades.
• Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems.
• Demonstrating qualified mechanical safety procedures.
• Managing conflicts and negotiating solutions.
• Utilizing a CMMS for maintenance tasks.
• Active and empathic listening skills.

• Organize and coordinate work assignments and documentation.
• Recommend updates to drawings and schematics.
• Follow procurement procedures for parts and inventory.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures fairly.
• Work a flexible schedule to cover supervision of staff.
• Participate in the on‑call program.
• Coordinate with other Metro divisions.
• Effectively supervise staff.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of a four‑year apprenticeship or an academic degree/trade school certification in a related field.
• SMRP Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT).

Wet/humidity conditions; exposure to wastewater, chemicals, vibration, confined spaces, and work loyees will work in indoor and outdoor environments year‑round in all weather conditions. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 lbs and frequent walking, climbing ladders, and operating controls.

Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Retirement
• Leave time (Vacation, sick leave, personal leave, holiday)
• Additional voluntary benefits

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