Water Plant Maintenance Manager - Water System

Overview

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for the directing the maintenance of the Fayette County Water System, including facilities, treatment production equipment, and other equipment.

• Coordinates daily staff work and participates when needed to accomplish efficient maintenance and repairs.
• Performs administrative functions to include working with purchasing staff on supplies and inventory costs, obtaining bids, preparing requisitions.
• Processes work orders.
• Maintains parts and supply inventory.
• Works with staff, vendors, and contractors in the maintenance of county reservoirs, mechanical facilities, electrical and electronic equipment, SCADA systems, chemical/process controls, laboratory equipment.
• Prepares and submits reports.
• Identifies Water System repair and replacement projects; plans work schedules; acquires materials and prepares budget for Maintenance Group.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Provides training for Water System personnel.
• Assists and supervises troubleshooting and repair of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems and equipment.
• Assists with and supervises the track of repairs, time, and materials used during emergency repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Assists in and supervises the construction of wood, metal, and plastic structures; fabricates metal and plastic components.
• Operates the water treatment facility.
• Assists in and supervises the maintenance of the water tower, including electrical and lighting systems.
• Assists in and supervises the installation of new and replacement wiring.
• Assists in and supervises the maintenance and repair of pumps.
• Assists in and supervises the repair of roofs.
• Assists in and supervises the maintenance of water and chemical feed lines.
• Assists in and supervises the maintenance of Class I dams; prepares dams for annual inspections; repairs dam drainage pipes; flushes wet well; removes trees and underbrush from dam sites; checks and maintains gates, fences, and locks; removes graffiti.
• Assists in and supervises the construction, maintenance and repair of facilities gate operators, gates, and fences.
• Operates and maintains large equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Possession of a State of Georgia issued valid Class I Water Operator License.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

SALARY

Starting Salary - $71,217.72