Maintenance Supervisor Sewer

Job Description

This position performs entry-level professional work utilizing techniques that require understanding of involved practices, principles and/or theory for mastery of the ongoing operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems throughout the Saratoga Springs City properties. Will direct day-to-day operations as the front-line supervisor of Maintenance I, II, III, & IV – Sewer, Seasonal Maintenance – Sewer, and other temporary workers. This employee also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employees for after-hour emergencies related to the area of responsibility and for snowplowing.

Works under the specific direction of the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities and the general direction of the Public Works Director. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job is not routinely listed in job descriptions but is an essential function.

• Provides front-line supervision to temporary, seasonal, part-time and full-time maintenance workers - sewer while in training or on a project-by-project basis
• Prioritizes and schedules work, and then monitors work progress and employee performance for accuracy and effectiveness
• Direct and/or provide routine Maintenance of the City's sewer infrastructure.
• Direct and/or provide jetting of sewer lines.
• Direct and/or provide inspections of manholes.
• Direct and/or provide maintenance of sewer lift stations.
• Coordinate work activities with other City departments, representatives of local, state, and federal agencies, citizens, and equipment and service suppliers.
• Maintain excellent public relations by assuring that public/and internal inquiries are answered in a courteous manner and that complaints are responded to promptly.
• Where appropriate, refer inquiries to the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities
• Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety. Directs and trains laborers in equipment usage
• Operates various types of heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, utility trailers, bob tail dump truck, etc.
• Makes recommendations to the Assistant Public Works Director for the purchasing of all major equipment
• As required, prepare labor, material, time, and equipment estimates for new or modified facilities
• Direct and/or perform repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, tools, and assigned public facilities
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor – Streets with the snow plowing operations of the public works department including scheduling of all snow plowing shifts and
  clearing City streets and facilities
• Participate with Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities in long-range planning and establishing priorities for facilities, maintenance, repairs, and improvements
• Stay informed on changing products and technology and make recommendations to the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities
• As required, prepare labor, material, time, and equipment estimates for new or modified facilities
• May assist with the preparation of the Public Works – Sewer budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent plus two (2) years equivalent of specialized training provided through professionally sponsored workshops, technical school, or vocational studies
• A minimum of eight (8) years of previous experience in sewer and/or water systems maintenance, or related field, a minimum of two (2) years of previous experience…