Wastewater Superintendent

Gardiner; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

MePERS

Take-home City vehicle

Job summary

The City of Gardiner is seeking a full-time Superintendent for its regional WasteWater Treatment Plant (WWTP) serving Gardiner, Farmingdale, and Randolph. The role oversees all aspects of the facility, regulatory reporting, and infrastructure planning.

A BA/BS in engineering or environmental science and Maine certifications are required, with a willingness to respond to emergencies as needed. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, MePERS, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, microbiology, wastewater technology, or environmental science or equivalent.
• Five years of progressive supervisor/manager experience.
• Maine Grade IV or higher Wastewater Operator Certification.
• Valid Maine driver's license.
• NASSCO Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct administration of all aspects of the WWTP, including pretreatment, sludge disposal, regulatory reporting and pump stations.
• Oversee wastewater collection system, system upgrades and infrastructure planning; manage department budget and inter-department cooperation.
• Ensure efficient operation and respond to emergencies on nights and weekends.
• Interact positively with the public and coordinate with related agencies.

Skills

Project management

Public interaction

Emergency response

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Maine Grade IV Wastewater Operator Certification

Grade III Wastewater Collection System Certificate

NASSCO Certification

Job description

Christ Church is under construction and the area of Dresden Avenue that runs between Church St and School St, opposite the Common will be closed and there will be heavy equipment there off and on through the end of November. Please plan an alternate route. Questions? Please contact Christ Church.

The City of Gardiner (pop. 5,800) seeks a F/T Superintendent for its regional WasteWater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which also serves portions of Farmingdale and Randolph. The WWTP handles 3,200 total customers, averages 1 million gallons of flow per day, has 5 F/T employees (including Superintendent), and an overall FY26 enterprise budget of $2.1 million.

Directly responsible for the administration of work related to all aspects of the WWTP, including industrial pretreatment, sludge disposal, regulatory reporting, pump stations, the wastewater collection system, and the planning and upgrading of infrastructure. Oversight includes the administrating, organizing, strategic planning, overall departmental budget, inter-departmental cooperation, and the efficient operation of the entire system.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, microbiology, wastewater technology, or environmental science; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Prefer five years of progressive supervisor or manager experience or the equivalent combination of education and management experience. Must possess a Maine Grade IV or higher Wastewater Operator Certification (will consider comparable out-of-state certifications). Must possess or be able to obtain a Grade III Wastewater Collection System Certificate and a valid Maine driver's license. NASSCO Certification preferred.
Ability to manage complex projects, interact positively with the public, and be available to respond to emergencies on nights and weekends are musts for this Department Head position.

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The City of Gardiner offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, MePERS, and a take home City vehicle. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to [e-mail] or via mail to:

WWTP Superintendent Search
Attn: Denise Brown
6 Church Street
Gardiner, ME 04345

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
The City of Gardiner is an equal opportunity employer.