Maintenance Manager - Wastewater Enterprise - SFPUC (0941) - (152073)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative utility leader is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Wastewater Enterprise. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the maintenance and repair of critical wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting safety practices. You will lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, and develop strategic plans that drive efficiency and effectiveness. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the sustainability of essential services that benefit the community. If you are passionate about public service and possess strong leadership skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing wastewater activities with supervisory roles.
• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and facilities.
• Develop and implement goals and policies for the Maintenance Division.

Skills

Management Skills

Technical Knowledge in Wastewater Systems

Budget Management

Safety Regulations Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Advanced Degree in Related Field

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (MAXIMO)

Job description

Company Description

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

• Application Opening: April 2, 2025
• Application Filing Deadline: April 23, 2025
• Recruitment ID: PBT-0941-152073, RTF0152072-01112015

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

Wastewater Enterprise:
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Wastewater Enterprise (WWE) operates and maintains San Francisco's combined sewer system to protect public health and the environment. These services extend across eight urban watersheds, more than 1,000 miles of pipe, 24 miles of transport and storage facilities and benefit every resident and visitor of San Francisco.

WWE operates three all-weather wastewater treatment plants, one wet-weather facility, 28 pump stations, eight transport/storage facilities, and 34 combined sewer discharge structures to treat an estimated 34.6 billion gallons of wastewater in a typical year.

In addition to treating wastewater, WWE also produces biosolids, a nutrient-rich soil-like product used as a synthetic fertilizer-replacement and soil amendment across the Bay Area.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the SFPUC Assistant General Manager, Wastewater Enterprise (AGM, WWE), the WWE Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and directing the maintenance and repair of all wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and WWE facilities in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations; performs responsible technical and administrative work in connection therewith; handles planning, troubleshooting, and policymaking for the Maintenance Division, and performs related duties as required.

The WWE Maintenance Division consists of approximately 160 employees, and is comprised of the following sections: Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Maintenance (including Welding, Hydraulics and Machine Shop), Maintenance Planning & Reliability, Facilities and Emergency Response (including Plumbers, Painters, Carpenters, Laborers, Gardeners, HVAC, Fleet Services, Southeast Community Center Facility Management, and Co-generation Engine crew), and Materials Coordination (including Purchasing, Accounting, and Warehouse).

Essential functions of this position include:

• Organizes, plans, manages, and directs the activities of the WWE Maintenance Division, including supervising and coaching direct reports and other subordinates in the following sections: Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Maintenance, Maintenance Planning & Reliability, Facilities and Emergency Response, and Materials Coordination.
• Develops and implements Maintenance Division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities, and determines appropriate levels of service and allocation of resources to achieve timely and measurable outcomes within budgets; adjusts plans and programs as needed to meet emerging requirements.
• Promotes safe work practices and ensures that staff adhere to all safety practices, policies, and regulations, including all applicable SFPUC and Cal-OSHA policies and regulations.
• Establishes and implements maintenance, repair, asset management, and maintenance planning programs for all wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, equipment, systems, buildings, and other assets, including utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (MAXIMO).
• Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities and programs of the Maintenance Division, including staffing assignments, service levels, and administrative systems; identifies and implements improvements.
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with all WWE Division Managers and SFPUC enterprise and bureau managers, and other internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of coordinating operational activities with plant and pump station construction projects.
• Communicates regularly with WWE management, including the AGM, regarding the Maintenance Division’s activities and coordination of efforts with other City departments, (e.g., Public Works) to address the needs of the WWE, the SFPUC, the City and the Southeast Community Center Facility.
• Represents the Division and, as needed, the WWE before legislative bodies, boards, commissions, committees, and other organizations.
• Reviews technical reports, plans, designs, and installations.
• Develops, administers, monitors, coordinates and reviews Maintenance Division budget.
• May serve as the primary contact for WWE in the absence of the AGM.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in science, biochemistry, engineering, business, environmental or urban planning or closely related field;AND

Experience: Five (5) years of experience managing wastewater activities, all of which include supervising staff; AND

License: Possession of a current valid CA driver’s license.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year of work experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in planning, science, engineering, law or related field.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.