Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate plant maintenance and/or electrical activities and operations of the wastewater division; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; lead and coordinate significant maintenance activities and capital projects; participate in the development and implementation of asset management procedures and maintenance practices for equipment and infrastructure.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Wastewater Services Manager.
Exercises direct supervision over assigned areas and staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff; participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and service standards for the assigned maintenance team; monitor and report key performance indicators of workgroup performance; ensure safety programs, policies, and procedures are understood and followed by staff.
3. Participate in project meetings, workshops, and conduct design submittal and plan reviews on behalf of the assigned maintenance team for capital projects involving the treatment plant and collection system lift stations.
4. Plan, coordinate and orchestrate maintenance resources to complete the technical activities associated with daily activities and capital construction projects; review machinery, system, and equipment capability for process design and capital projects.
5. Lead and coordinate significant maintenance and/or electrical activities and capital projects; design, develop, and execute operating plans; coordinate and oversee the work of outside contractors for specialized repairs, modifications, and workload management.
6. Assist in the annual budget preparation for the assigned maintenance team; calculate cost estimates for projects, prepare budget requests, and provide input on maintenance priorities; monitor the maintenance and/or EI&C budget; initiate and provide documentation for purchase requisitions.
7. Participate in the development and implementation of asset management standardized procedures; develop, administer, and monitor the components and performance of the computerized maintenance management software for the asset management and maintenance functions of the division.
8. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of wastewater maintenance.
9. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles of supervision and training.
Principles of asset management.
Operations, services, and activities of a maintenance program.
Principles, methods, materials, and tools employed in the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, valves, and related equipment.
Wastewater treatment plant operations.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications.
Industrial machinery, equipment, and processes.
Mechanics, pipefitting, hydraulics, pneumatic, electricity, electronics and millwright, and the tools/instruments used in such maintenance and repair work.
Relationships and dynamics of treatment process flow and physical characteristics.
Distribution and collection systems.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Regulatory application and operating requirements.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Applicable Federal, State, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Ability to:
Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Perform the full range of repair, maintenance, servicing, and cleaning tasks involving pumps, motors, and valves.
Operate a variety of maintenance and repair equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Read and understand technical manuals, blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
Perform assigned work in accordance with appropriate safety practices and regulations.
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures related to various assigned functions.
Research, prepare and analyze maintenance and asset management reports.
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the services of the division.
Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
Analyze complex maintenance performance issues and recommend solutions to existing problems.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
When assigned to Plant Maintenance:
Four (4) years of plant maintenance and repair experience in a commercial or industrial setting including one (1) year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility.
When assigned to Electrical Maintenance & Instrumentation:
Four (4) years of progressive experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance of industrial electrical or electronic and control systems including one (1) year of administrative of lead supervisory responsibility.
Training:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training in the areas of mechanical equipment maintenance and repair or related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, the City of Grand Junction Leadership Track certification within two (2) years of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Field environment.
The following condition(s) may be present on a continuing basis:
Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.)
Atmospheric Conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation)
Hazardous materials (chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, etc.)
Workspace restricts movement
Intense noise
Local travel
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed daily:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to see, hear, sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, repeatedly twist the upper body, and push or drag objects. The employee is regularly required to perform heavy lifting. The employee is regularly exposed to chemicals and materials that result in additional exposure to fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Job may require work in confined spaces. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders and use power and noise producing tools and equipment. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. |