Utilities Superintendent

City of Lauderhill; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Utilities Manager to oversee the operation of municipal utilities. This role involves planning and directing operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will lead a skilled team, coordinate projects, and resolve customer complaints while maintaining high standards of service. If you have a passion for public service and a strong background in utilities management, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in municipal utilities maintenance.
• Requires Florida CDL Class B and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations of City utilities including budgeting and safety.
• Supervise maintenance projects and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Budget Management

Customer Service

Technical Knowledge of Utilities

Project Coordination

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Computer Systems for Work Orders

Job description

Under general direction of the Utilities Director, the purpose of the position is to plan and direct the operation of City utilities including budgeting, safety, operations, maintenance, personnel and other functions. Employees in this position manage complex operations utilizing highly skilled, technical employees. Position is responsible to ensure the health and safety of the public by operating facilities in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. Performs related work as directed.

• Performs full range of supervisory functions such as hiring, training, assigning work, setting standards, reviewing work, time keeping, evaluating, counseling; recommends disciplining and discharging.
• Generates and closes out work orders; enters and retrieves work orders and other information to/from computer.
• Addresses customer complaints; follows-up to ensure problems are resolved.
• Coordinates within department and other departments on joint or cooperative projects; monitors work tasks and projects to ensure timely completion.
• Researches plans, drawings, codes, ordinance, policies and procedures, personnel manuals, union contract and technical manuals to plan maintenance activities.
• Prepares or reviews maintenance schedules.
• Supervises inspections of work in progress; coordinates activities on the job.
• Supervises or participates in maintenance projects requiring special expertise or experience.
• Coordinates with vendors, engineers and contractors for special maintenance; prepares specifications for bids on maintenance work; monitors contractor's activities to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Evaluates maintenance operations to develop new requirements for equipment or materials; develops specifications and recommends acquisition.
• Supervises to ensure work projects are completed properly, closed out properly and entered into computer system.
• Prepares budgets; coordinates budget matters with Director; conducts inventories; orders materials; monitors expenditures to adhere to budget.
• Participates in staff meetings to exchange information; attends seminars and conferences to maintain or improve technical and professional skills.
• Prepares periodic logs and reports documenting activities and events within department such as daily, weekly and monthly reports.

Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection: Associate's degree in engineering, building construction or closely related field; supplemented by minimum five (5) years progressively responsible previous experience and/or training that includes supervision and municipal utilities maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Special Requirements

• Florida CDL Class B
• Water Distribution Technician A Certification and/or Wastewater Collection Technician A Certification

Supplemental Questions

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Veteran's Preference

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Applicant Screening

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.