Plant Maintenance Superintendent

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 64,893 - 104,479; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead operations for the Watershed Management plant. The role includes supervising staff, managing equipment maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate should have an associate degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and extensive experience in maintenance of water or wastewater treatment facilities. Strong supervisory skills and knowledge of budget management are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Georgia water/wastewater licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate plant maintenance staff.
• Manage maintenance of production equipment.
• Develop and maintain budget for maintenance department.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Manage computerized maintenance management system.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Technical expertise in water/wastewater systems

Budget management

Safety protocols knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Salary Range: $64,893 - $104,479 Salary Grade: 21 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to manage and lead the plant maintenance for DeKalb County Watershed Management.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Manages and coordinates the maintenance of production equipment in the main plant and at remote stations which include raw water intake, ground storage re-pump stations, booster pump stations, elevated tanks and PRV; analyzes the severity and prioritizes emergency repairs to maintain plant downtime and maximize plant productivity; instructs and assigns subordinates in needed repairs and preventative maintenance; and coordinates preventative maintenance schedules and monitors and inspects all necessary repairs for quality and cost effectiveness.
• Manages the computerized maintenance management system database; audits production records for daily equipment usage; and analyzes equipment usage for ways to improve production efficiency.
• Manages purchasing process for the maintenance department; establishes warehouse inventory items and levels; creates and updates asset management database; creates stock codes for warehouse items and sets stocking levels; runs work order reports, material costs reports and equipment failure history reports; captures materials, labor and contractors costs; screens maintenance purchase requests and contacts suppliers on costs, quality and substitution requirements; tracks departmental purchases from initiation stage through delivery and storage; and approves payment and develops and maintains a yearly budget.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment; trains employees on personal protective equipment; and administers and maintains accident and injury reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field; five years of work experience in the maintenance and repair of water and/or wastewater treatment plant facilities and equipment, to include three years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; must obtain Georgia Water Distribution Operator License or Wastewater Collection System Operator license within two years of employment.