Job Summary

This exempt position is responsible for the oversight of the maintenance and repair of the District’s facilities including service of electrical and mechanical systems; maintenance of water and wastewater equipment, electrical equipment, the District’s grounds and facilities, as well as the District’s fleet and light-to-heavy motorized equipment. This position is responsible for the oversight of the Maintenance, District Services, and Fleet departments. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervisory duties include, but not limited to:
• Handling personnel activities such as general management and guidance of assigned employees, job scheduling, interviewing applicants, and providing timely performance evaluations.
• Completing employment records such as the review and approval of time sheets, disciplinary documentation, and work-related accident/illness paperwork.
• Responsible for employee safety issues such as new hire safety orientation, ensuring employees have appropriate personal protective equipment and conducting staff safety meetings.
• Preparing periodic written reports to the Director of Operations and District Manager.
• Submits annual department budget by analyzing historical data and forecasting the resources required for the following year. Tracks department expenses on a monthly basis and verifies accounting reports for accuracy of expenses charged to department.
• Identifies opportunities for improving department methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Obtains competitive bids and submits reports and memorandums justifying the purchase of significant capital items as defined by current District protocol.
• Makes decisions regarding whether to contract out work, purchase, and lease or rent equipment, fabricate or purchase tools and accessories.
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned departments; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve issues. Maintenance on District water and wastewater facilities, equipment, and vehicles.
• Reviews and approves the District annual backflow testing reports.
• Safely disposes of all waste material associated with maintenance activities in accordance with EPA, State, Local and District regulations.
• Maintains equipment records for services and maintenance;
• Handles hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals during repair operations, delivery, storage and use.
• Attends technical and safety training meetings, courses and seminars as required. Provides appropriate, department specific safety training to departmental staff.
• Routinely directs physical cleanup and housekeeping of work areas, equipment, and buildings using standard cleaning equipment and material, and chemical cleaning procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.