Utilities Maintenance Supervisor (Treatment Plants

Utilities Department Maintenance Position

The Utilities Department operates four treatment facilities - two water plants, one wastewater plant and one reclamation plant. The position is responsible for twenty-four hour daily maintenance and repair of the water, wastewater, facilities, buildings and structures. The incumbent is responsible for supervisory and manual work related to maintenance activities of varying degrees of complexity and a broad range of skill sets including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.

At times, work may need to be performed under emergency circumstances. Under general supervision, plans, organizes and directs a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation program for treatment plants and general facilities. Reports to Operations Manager or designee. Essential job functions include:

• Planning, developing, organizing and administering an efficient, safe, and comprehensive maintenance and repair program for Utilities Treatment Plants and associated facilities, buildings, structures, electrical equipment, mechanical/electrical equipment, emergency generators, and other related components/equipment.
• Inspecting plant equipment on a routine basis and making recommendations for maintenance or replacement as needed.
• Coordinating projects such as equipment fabrication, installation, repair and replacement.
• Requesting and reviewing vendor quotes; submitting and following up on purchase orders, receiving and approving invoices.
• Preparing maintenance schedules, safety checks, and inspection checklists.
• Maintaining inventory control on equipment and spare parts.
• Creating and maintaining current and appropriate records on preventative maintenance activities; maintaining records on equipment repair costs and utilization; preparing and submitting periodic and special reports.
• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Assigning, scheduling, directing, and reviewing work of assigned employees or contractors; and ensuring completed projects conform to requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of performance evaluations, promotions, demotions, disciplinary actions, and employee work schedules.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Performing other related work as required.
• Will be required to work extended hours during and after hurricanes or other disasters.
• The Utilities are 24/7 operations, the incumbent will be responsible for responding to after-hours and emergency callouts as needed.

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED;
• Five (5) years of extensive and progressive experience in installation, repair and maintenance of water and waste treatment plant components, or a related field. One (1) out of the five (5) years must include progressive responsible supervisory experience in the maintenance of water and wastewater plants.

Certificate and License Required:

• Possession of a Class "C" Water or Wastewater treatment license from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of appointment;
• Possession of a valid Class "B" CDL Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment.

Preferred:

• Certification on Utility Mechanical Training;
• Broward County Certified Master Electrician License.