Facility Maintenance Supervisor - Wastewater

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Description of responsibilities:

The Facility Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and training for maintenance staff, ensures proper facility maintenance, and manages preventive maintenance programs. This role involves monitoring equipment, interacting with vendors, preparing budget estimates, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. The supervisor also oversees fleet maintenance and collects repair documentation for regulatory requirements.

Required experience:

- Critical thinking and problem solving within the public utility ecosystem

- Experience with regulatory compliance matters

- Application of supervisory principles to provide practical solutions

- Experience with team leadership and development of employees through knowledge transfer and continuous learning

- Has effectively managed and resolved conflicts within a team while maintaining a positive work environment

Required skills:

- Thorough knowledge of maintenance management principles, facility equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance and safety standards.

- Advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance, procurement processes and budget management, and data entry into information systems.

- Effective communication skills for coordinating with staff and documenting activities

- Organizational skills to prioritize daily tasks and manage multiple work orders

- Technical skills for learning and understanding mechanical processes

- Ability to engage in continuous learning and adapt to new processes and technologies

Required Education:

- High school diploma or the equivalent.

- Coursework in mechanical field, specific or general, including instrumentation.

- Completion of operator training course and/or sewer system operation courses desirable or ability to complete.

- Or the equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Capital Region Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Capital Region Water actively promotes a diverse and drug-free workplace.