DWM Plant Maintenance Supervisor (RM Clayton)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a certified Maintenance Supervisor to oversee plant maintenance mechanics at water facilities, pumping stations, and storage tanks. You will manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, coordinate staff schedules, and ensure PPE compliance.

Lead a team of 5–6 skilled workers, coordinate with vendors, and utilize the Maximo system to assign tasks and track outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 5–8 years of related maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a plant maintenance setting.
• Valid Georgia driver's license; Journeyman's/Walter Operator licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and evaluates staff, handles employees' concerns and problems; conducts performance appraisals.
• Instructs staff on repair procedures to ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
• Prepares and submits work orders and daily activity reports.
• Prepares requisitions to order equipment, supplies and materials.
• Evaluates and approves employee performance on repairs.
• Assists in budgeting and participates on interview panels.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman's License

Walter Operator License

Tools

Power tools

Precision tools

Crane trucks

Bucket truck

Job description

Salary range: $51,035 - $73,300

Job Description

Posting expires: October 27, 2026

Salary range: $51,035 - $73,300

General Description and Classification Standards

Directs and oversees all plant maintenance mechanics with all of the preventive and corrective maintenance at water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage tanks; implements and obtains the most highly effective maintenance performance within the City of Atlanta Water System. This position is responsible for supporting staff in daily activities at the wastewater facility. This includes preparing work schedules, assigning staff different tasks, and ensuring they have the proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Tasks include performing preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and corrective maintenance on various equipment throughout the plant, such as primary clarifiers, dewatering systems, TWAS, digesters, and odor control systems. This role involves utilizing the Maximo system to manage maintenance tasks efficiently. This is full-time supervisory work over a skilled work group. Supervision may be over a group of similarly skilled employees or a group with varied skills. Position would normally be responsible for maintenance/construction activities for a defined department, facility, or area or for a large crew of specialized skilled workers.

Supervision Received

Works as part of a management team with minimum supervision; meets weekly with immediate supervisor and superintendents to discuss, review and plan for current work orders and future tasks and projects. Normally receives guidance regarding overall mission, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc. but is free to set work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Directs and evaluates staff, handles employees' concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines and completes employees' performance appraisals.
• Instructs employees on repair procedures to ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Prepares and submits work orders and daily activity reports to ensure employees are aware of daily assignments.
• Prepares requisitions to order equipment, supplies and other needed materials.
• Evaluates and approves employees' performance on completion of equipment repairs.
• Prepares payroll.
• Completes employee appraisal and maintenance reports.
• Assists operations personnel in troubleshooting problems with equipment, controls, alarms and ultra-sensory equipment.
• Assists in budgeting process. Evaluates applicants and participates on the interview panel.
• Authorizes the evaluation as well as the authority to make final problem-solving decisions when situations, greater than normal day-to-day mechanical issues, occur.
• Provides leadership to the senior plant maintenance mechanics.
• Trains new employees.
• Manages schedule for in-house projects performed by the maintenance work team.
• Maintains formal supervisory authority over work group (typically at least five to six employees) to include discipline, performance management, scheduling, training, etc.
• Coordinates with vendors and contractors for maintenance activities.
• Conducts preventive maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Performs corrective maintenance to address issues identified during inspections or routine maintenance.
• Utilizes predictive maintenance techniques to anticipate and prevent equipment failures.
• Ensures safety protocols are followed during maintenance activities.
• Jogs equipment as part of routine maintenance checks.
• Responds promptly to emergency maintenance needs as they arise.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of most concepts and methods related to the area of assignment. Knowledge of basic supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of administrative and safety requirements for the assigned area. Knowledge and experience using the following: Power/hand tools used to maintain and repair all equipment. Precision tools used to measure and align equipment for proper installation. Utility crane truck used for transportation, tool storage and handling daily workloads. Mobile crane truck used to make heavy load lifts when installing and removing equipment. Bucket truck used to lift personnel when working on equipment in high places.
• Skill in performing all typical tasks associated with the area of assignment and in adapting to new situations or configurations.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills to provide direction to a group of skilled employees.
• Ability to train and manage a group of skilled and semi-skilled employees in carrying out technical, maintenance, or construction activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience - High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) to eight (8) years of related experience, including four (4) years of progressively responsible plant maintenance experience and one (1) year of supervisory experience in a plant maintenance position; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job function.

Licensures and Certifications - May be required to get licensure or professional certification within a specified time after entry into position; assignments received may be limited by licensure requirements. Valid Georgia driver's license required. Walter Operator License Journeyman's License, preferred.

Preferred Requirements - Completion of technical course in appropriate area and five (5) to six (6) years of directly related experience.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.