What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Services Maintenance Manager position at WSSC Water?
In a team environment, the Utility Services Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the maintenance and repair of water distribution and sewer collection activities through the application of business principles and industry best practices.
Essential Functions
- Supervises staff including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
- Forms crews, assigns work, and initiates request for emergency contract support
Investigates complex job sites and recommends if work should be done by staff or emergency contractor
Inspects work locations to monitor adherence to plans and specifications to ensure the quality of materials and workmanship
Tracks the performance of the Section on a weekly basis in relation to the section’s goals
Keeps the section informed of its progress towards its goals by posting weekly information
Evaluates the effectiveness of technology and equipment
Assures that the section is in regulatory compliance
Maintains inventory and cost accounts of equipment and materials
Investigates and resolves customer complaints
Administers and reviews Utility Services Department safety procedures for adequacy and clarity
Provides administration support to the Section including activity reports, time sheets, material requisitions, work orders, attendance records; performance evaluations, vehicle logs, accident and injury reports and investigations
Participates in the review of plans and specifications, and the evaluation and testing of materials
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
- Prepares specifications for use in the procurement of supplies and services
- Makes recommendations and assists in the formulation of short and long range programs for operational and engineering improvements to the water, and wastewater systems
Meets with representatives of the state and county governments, other utilities, and Commission jurisdictions to exchange information and resolve maintenance problems
Keeps informed of the current technology and equipment available both within the Commission and in the water/wastewater industry
Assists with budget preparations for the Section
Performs related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of industry best practices used in the maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of safety rules and regulations and standard operation procedures
General understanding of fluid mechanics
Ability to work under limited supervision, be a self-starter and an effective communicator
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, other Utility Services Divisions and the general public
Ability to provide guidance on difficult engineering problems
Ability to prepare written reports
Ability to interpret construction plans
Ability to use good operational and engineering judgment
Working knowledge of basic PC applications
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in water and sewer maintenance operations
2 years of supervisory experience
OR
- High School diploma or equivalent
9 years of progressively responsible experience in water and sewer maintenance operations
2 years of supervisory experience
In a team environment, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the maintenance and repair of water distribution and sewer collection activities through the application of business principles and industry best practices for their designated Operations section.
Salary : $82,763 - $140,698