Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical)

What do you value in your next job?

At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect

We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.

Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving

We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.

Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability

We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.

Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning

We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.

Safety

We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical).

Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for comprehensive OC San maintenance and repair programs, including treatment plant and recycled water equipment and related facilities, fleet, energy co-generation, wastewater collections, and/or mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems; ensures division operations and maintenance functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and OC San policies; provides complex staff assistance to OC San management in areas of expertise; performs the most technical and complex tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and performs duties as assigned.

When assigned to Mechanical Maintenance:

The Maintenance Supervisor will plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of crews responsible for the maintenance, repair, service, rebuilding, and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery found in wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, pumping stations, and related facilities such as pumps, valves, electric motors, electrical and electro-mechanical equipment, gas engines, and related equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Supervisor will ensure the timely completion of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and plan and oversee the testing of mechanical equipment on an ongoing basis.

Specifically, this Maintenance Supervisor position has a large focus on leadership, employee development, mentorship and change management around the implementation of maintenance best practices. Some of these programs will include Planning and Scheduling and Total Predictive Maintenance. This position will require critical thinking and problem solving in all aspects of supervision and technical expertise in maintenance.

This Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for applying District policies and procedures to assigned staff. The successful candidate will work with other Operations and Maintenance divisions to provide support for their activities and for their requests for repairs or changes in the plant. The Maintenance Supervisor will support the CIP program by participating in meetings, reviewing submittals, and supporting commissioning activities.

In addition, the Maintenance Supervisor will assist in the development and implementation of divisional goals, objectives, policies, and programs. This person will assume leadership responsibility for assigned maintenance work groups, services and activities to ensure 24-hour safe, compliant and efficient operations of reclamation plants for both routine, abnormal and emergency situations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

+ Valid Grade IV Certification from the California Water Environment Association appropriate to area of assignment as determined by OC San; and/or + Valid Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and/or valid Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) from the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP); and/or valid Maintenance Management Certification (MMC) from Life Cycle Engineering; and/or Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) from National Automotive Fleet Association (NAFA); and/or Certified Building Operator (CBO) from the Building Operator Certification entity; and/or Certified Reliability Leader from Reliability Web; or other similar professional maintenance certification as deemed comparable by OC San; and/or + Valid hazardous materials endorsement; and a valid manual transmission endorsement.

Recruitment & Selection Process

Vacancies: 1

(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)

Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/careers

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 by 5:00 PM. (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

Hiring Salary Range: $136,385.60 - $150,342.40/Year (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Environmental Elements

Other Requirements

Disaster Service Workers

All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Other Information

For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:

Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.

OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Vacation leave; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; sick leave; administrative leave; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance (employee contribution required), dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision; a retirement* plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System) and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Telecommuting (up to two days) depending on nature of the work, business need, and management approval. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. OC San makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.

New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to the retirement benefit formula and provisions set forth by the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).*

For more information on benefits, visit our website at https://www.ocsan.gov/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits