Wastewater Planner Scheduler

Maintenance Scheduler/Planner

Under direction of the Wastewater Plant Supervisor, supports a department or area in maintaining all equipment and facilities as assigned in a safe and efficient working condition for the Wastewater Division. This position will be accountable for ensuring the timeliest and cost-effective maintenance of wastewater conveyance and treatment equipment, electrical power, instrumentation, mechanical systems, and auxiliary equipment in the safest manner possible, or as mandated to ensure regulatory compliance and achievable metrics.

The Maintenance Scheduler/Planner's responsibility is to improve maintenance workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of manpower, parts and material and equipment access, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory permits.

Provides excellent customer service to all members of our community, inclusive of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, ages, national or ethnic origins, languages, citizenship status, socioeconomic status, and political affiliations.

Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with city personnel and the general public; maintains professional demeanor, tone, and conversations in all public areas of the city.

Assists with development, administering, and management of departmental budgets.

Interacts with front line supervisors, managers, operators, and shift supervisors to guarantee the efficient, safe, and permit-compliant operation of the system.

Interacts with Plant Supervisor for reporting on, maintaining, or operating the system in an efficient, safe, and permit-compliant manner.

Supports capital projects.

Required to be administratively proficient and detail-oriented to manage key performance indicators along with project management.

Participates in development and coordination of planned assignments for staff and contractors, and/or work efforts of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual work schedule for designated areas focusing on department goals.

Plans and evaluates the quality and quantity of work needed to accomplish work group goals within set limits of time, cost, and permits.

Maintains effectiveness in changing environment.

Is comfortable dealing with the competing priorities and missions within the Department.

Prepares clear and concise records, reports, and other written materials; reads and understands blueprints, drawings, specifications, and sketches pertaining to the work.

Reviews documentation to ensure concise and accurate equipment data descriptions, work procedures, and limited development of standard maintenance procedures.

Assists in initial identification of plant improvements, including development of criteria for job scope and engineering review.

Exercises purchasing knowledge to find obsolete parts; finds new vendors and establishes reliable contacts for industry, ensuring support of critical equipment and process.

Performs warehouse identification of spare parts; oversees stocking notifications matching equipment/parts descriptions in system; checks levels, criticality, and pricing.

Manages service contract.

Performs with proficiency and minimal supervision weekend monitoring and reporting at the Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant facilities as assigned. Carries an on-call phone and responds to emergency call outs.

Performs with proficiency and minimal supervision lab work, including, but not limited to, sampling, performance of standard tests, and record keeping as required or delegated. Recognizes abnormalities in results as they relate to the operation and maintenance of the facility, and discuss them with the supervisor.

Proper, safe use, and maintenance of any assigned City or Waste Water Treatment Plant vehicle, equipment, property, etc. Observe and practice safe work habits. Attends and maintains all division training and safety requirements to be legal, safe, and compliant with laws and regulations.

Effectively coordinates activities with other public works staff. Actively participates and promotes all Waste Water Treatment Plant activities, duties, meetings, training sessions, etc. as a team member.

Assists city departments, divisions, and outside agencies as directed. Functions as a team member with all city employees, and effectively interacts with all levels of City personnel.

Represents the department to civic and other organizations with a positive promotion of the department.

Follow and disseminate all orders and instructions of the Waste Water Plant Supervisor, Utilities Manager and Public Works Director.

Complies with all legal requirements of the job. Adhere to all Waste Water Treatment Plant policies, procedures, and requirements.

5+ years in a maintenance, engineering, or process environment

3+ years formal maintenance planning experience

Ability to operate in a team environment and lead projects as necessary

Ability to shift priorities frequently and to…