Lift Station Supervisor

Scgov; Bee Ridge (IN); On-site; USD 4,294,000 - 4,959,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Wellness programs and paid time off

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is seeking an experienced utility maintenance leader to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and repair of wastewater, reclaimed water, lift stations, STEP, low-pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and related infrastructure.

You will supervise a skilled team, coordinate field activities, train staff, manage scheduling, procure parts, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across all operations.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent AND four (4) years of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -OR- A two (2) year Associate's degree AND two (2) years of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -OR- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -AND- One (1) year of supervisory experience (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted)

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and supervise the maintenance and repair of lift stations, STEP and low-pressure sewer systems, vacuum sewer systems, reclaimed water distribution systems, and wastewater collection infrastructure
• Coordinate daily and weekly work activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of maintenance operations
• Inspect maintenance and repair activities to verify quality, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Train, mentor, and develop staff on equipment operation, maintenance practices, safety procedures, and departmental processes
• Manage employee scheduling, resource allocation, and work assignments to maximize operational efficiency
• Procure parts, materials, and equipment necessary to support maintenance and repair activities
• Review and process work orders, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, bid specifications, and other operational documents
• Support the implementation and monitoring of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to meet service level expectations
• Monitor vehicle and equipment usage, condition, and maintenance needs to ensure operational readiness
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with County standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Maintenance operations

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma + 4 years related experience

Associate's degree + 2 years related experience

Bachelor's degree + 1 year related experience

Job description

Department:

Public Utilities

About Our Job

Are you an experienced utility maintenance professional ready to lead a skilled team? In this role, you will oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and repair of Sarasota County's wastewater collection, reclaimed water, lift station, STEP, low-pressure sewer, and vacuum sewer systems. You'll coordinate field operations, provide technical leadership, and help ensure critical utility infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably for our community.

Job Description

• Lead, schedule, and supervise the maintenance and repair of lift stations, STEP and low-pressure sewer systems, vacuum sewer systems, reclaimed water distribution systems, and wastewater collection infrastructure
• Coordinate daily and weekly work activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of maintenance operations
• Inspect maintenance and repair activities to verify quality, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Train, mentor, and develop staff on equipment operation, maintenance practices, safety procedures, and departmental processes
• Manage employee scheduling, resource allocation, and work assignments to maximize operational efficiency
• Procure parts, materials, and equipment necessary to support maintenance and repair activities
• Review and process work orders, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, bid specifications, and other operational documents
• Support the implementation and monitoring of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to meet service level expectations
• Monitor vehicle and equipment usage, condition, and maintenance needs to ensure operational readiness
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with County standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations

Work Hours

Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*On-Call is required

About You

Minimum Qualifications :

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent AND four (4) years of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -OR- A two (2) year Associate's degree AND two (2) years of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -OR- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related
• -AND- One (1) year of supervisory experience (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted)

A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the maintenance operation and repair of the mechanical lift station, vacuum sewer, S.T.E.P., and low-pressure systems
• Class C, B, or A State of Florida Collection Certification
• Class A CDL

Physical Demands

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Subject to Passing Substance Screening

This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $31.17 - $36.00/ hour , based on experience

Employee Type

Regular (Budgeted)

Interview Process

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

Benefits

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the f