Assistant Superintendent Water Maintenance (Water Department)

Winter Haven; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life-ins

401(a) retirement plan

457 deferred plan options

Education/tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Winter Haven is seeking an Assistant Superintendent Water Maintenance in the Water Department. You’ll mentor a crew, manage field operations, and help deliver safe, quality water to every tap in our community.

This role supports strategic planning, safety procedures, performance metrics, and cross‑department collaboration. It requires hands‑on leadership, scheduling, and occasional after‑hours or emergency response. Knowledge of pumping systems and regulatory requirements is valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supervising utility pipe crews.
• Four years of experience in construction, operation, and maintenance of utility piping systems.
• Valid Level II Water Distribution license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Support the Division Head in planning, implementing, and directing programs related to the Water Department.
• Establish and maintain detailed records and metrics reflecting work effectiveness.
• Provide leadership to crew leaders and staff, including coaching and performance evaluations.
• Develop safety procedures and assist with equipment orders and procurement.
• Lead outreach and public presentations, collaborate with external agencies and educational institutions.

Skills

Leadership

Water distribution

Project management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Billing programs

Work order systems

Project management software

Job description

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Assistant Superintendent Water Maintenance (Water Department)

If you love hands-on problem solving and genuinely care about serving your community, you’ll fit right in here. You'll have the chance to mentor a great team, tackle meaningful work, and take pride in what you build. Come grow with us as we protect our most precious natural resource by providing safe, quality water to every tap and neighborhood we serve.

• Job Title: Assistant Superintendent Water Maintenance (Water Department)
• Category: Full-Time
• Application Closing Date: November 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
• $62,005 - $83,803 Annually, Pending Job Related Experience
• Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
• 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
• 457 Deferred Plan Options
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Supports the Division Head in planning, implementing, and directing efficient programs related to the Winter Haven Water Department. Develops, recommends, and maintains appropriate written policies and procedure manuals related to operational needs, and coordinates, communicates, and supports leadership development within the Division. Provides leadership on changes where needed.

Establishes and ensures the keeping of detailed and accurate records and metrics that reflect the effectiveness of the work performed. Prioritizes workload for prompt completion of emergency and unscheduled work requests.

Responds to inquiries or requests for service from citizens and other internal and external entities using tact and diplomacy. Provides direct oversight and supervision to crew leaders and other technical and support staff. Assists with performance evaluations, staff coaching, and personnel development in coordination with the Superintendent and crew leaders.

Supports the development of the Division’s strategic planning, capital improvement priorities, budget preparation, accreditation efforts, and annual operational initiatives. Develops safety procedures for various types of equipment and assists with ordering equipment, materials, and services needed to properly carry out Division functions. Manages special projects related to Division operations.

Manages outreach programming, including working with educational institutions, leading guided field tours, and giving various public presentations on relevant subject matter. Serves on various internal City teams and committees, acting as a liaison to local, regional, and state agencies, committees, working groups, and technical advisory boards. Engages in various professional organizations and continuing education to keep Winter Haven on the cutting edge of improving overall operations, while cultivating a learning environment for the Division by creating supportive professional development opportunities for staff.

As a member of the Utility Department Leadership Team, this position will collaborate with other divisions and departments that overlap with the Winter Haven Water Department, serving as a point person for the greater community. Safely operates City vehicles to perform field work. Must be available to perform essential job functions outside of regular work hours responding to emergencies; weekend, evening, holiday, and special project work will be required.

This is not an all-inclusive list of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions maybe required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the utility construction and repair process for water, sanitary sewer, and reuse lines, as well as lift stations, sewer systems, and electrical panels.
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumping equipment and troubleshooting methods for maintenance and repair. Must possess knowledge of water meters and AMI systems, including a background in billing programs, work order systems, and project management software.
• Knowledge of confined space access specifications, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) procedures, communicable disease control standards, and other safety precautions and regulations.
• Must be computer literate and possess the ability to understand, interpret, explain, and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the work of labor crews.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Must be capable of performing physical work outside under adverse weather conditions.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). An Associate degree in a related field is preferred.
• Requires two (2) years of experience supervising a utility pipe crew and four (4) years of experience in the construction, operation, and maintenance of utility piping systems.
• Must possess, or obtain within one (1) year of employment, a valid Level II Water Distribution license.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the specific requirements may be substituted.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Florida Class B driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements is preferred, along with a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
• Possession of a valid Advanced M.O.T. Certification and Confined Space Supervisory Certification, or the ability to obtain both within six (6) months of employment.
• Absence of non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant’s system as verified through a screening process administered by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

• Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the essential job functions in the work environment.
• Requires moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

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Our Mission: Enriching lifestyle through exceptional service.

Category Full Time Status Open Posted October 16, 2026 10:00 AM Closing November 1, 2026 5:00 PM

Physical Address
500 Third Street NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881