SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Manager in South Bend’s Public Works Department is pivotal in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of the city’s water treatment plants. This role involves planning, directing, and overseeing maintenance & operational activities, ensuring that all equipment and systems are functioning optimally. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising maintenance & operational staff, coordinating repair and upkeep tasks, and implementing maintenance schedules. This position requires extensive knowledge of general maintenance practices, water operations, and process controls, as well as the ability to manage resources effectively and foster a collaborative work environment. The Maintenance Manager assures that all maintenance activities comply with EPA and IDEM regulatory standards, contributing to the delivery of safe drinking water to the community. By maintaining the reliability and functionality of the water treatment infrastructure, the Maintenance Manager plays a crucial role in preventing disruptions and ensuring continuous operation. This position demands strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement, making it essential for the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the water utility.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, between 7AM-3:30PM. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Pay Rate: Salary (Exempt) up to $76,609
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
- Direct Reports - Operation Supervisors, Administration Assistant Bargaining Staff.
- Supports the maintenance and operations activities of the Utility Department in the Treatment / Storage / Booster systems.
- Accountable to direct operations-related systems and processes of the source water and water treatment plants including the City’s SCADA system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list represents the types of duties required by the position.
- Actively supports the mission statements of the City and the Utility.
- Assist with hiring, training, team building, and evaluation of water personnel.
- Look for and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Follow the City’s progressive discipline practices as necessary. Assumes administrative duties (timecards, vacation schedules, overtime assignments, record keeping and reporting) as necessary.
- Maintains schedules and reviews jobs for completeness and correctness.
- Plans jobs to assure appropriate skills composition of each assigned crew or individual for effective work execution.
- Participates in weekly coordination meetings to ensure that each week’s scheduled activities are mutually agreed upon and have the right priority.
- Ensures that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed.
- Actively leads safety and information sharing meetings including Monthly Report of Operations data review meetings.
- Identifies and provides training for staff.
- Writes SOP’s and provides technical assistance and expertise to management on how best to operate and maintain the treatment equipment.
- Provides timely progress reporting to management on all performance data with regular updates on relevant issues. Participates in the budgeting process.
- Makes recommendations for continuous improvement of the processes and systems used in operations.
- Manages the City Water Treatment’s CCMS software.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the class.
- Minimum 5-10 years within the Water Industry or related industries.
- Must be available to work after hours when required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong computer and software skills (Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project)
- Knowledge of EPA and State of Indiana water regulations.
- Strong operations background with specific technical knowledge of water systems, process controls, control charts and formula based operational procedures.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Team player, self-reliant and able to lead change.
- Ability to be self-motivated and work with very little direction and oversight.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to teach and be the instructor for the in-house water course.
- Operational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pumps principles, and related equipment.
- Ability to read and understand operational manuals and technical materials.
- Must be physically capable of performing the position duties and working in adverse weather conditions.
- Must perform all job functions with honesty and professionalism.
- Must interact with coworkers fairly and with impartiality.
- Must have excellent communication skills to be able to communicate with vendors and City of South Bend accounting department.
- Must be able to plan and direct the work of others.
- Must be able to document personnel records.
- Must be able to read, write, and interpret O & M manuals.
- Must be able to work around open and unprotected water.
- Must be able to climb elevated storage tower.
- Must have knowledge of operation, repair and maintenance of plant equipment.
- Must interact with coworkers and the public with tact and diplomacy.
- Must wear steel-toed boots and winter wear as well as approved safety equipment as needed.
- 24-hour on-call for emergencies.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. Required
- High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred: or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the class.
- Indiana Water Treatment WT3 Certification obtained within 3 years of hiring date. Required
- Indiana Water Treatment DSL Certification. Preferred
- Minimum 5 years plus of total experience within a Water Treatment Department. Required
EQUIPMENT:
Vehicle, computer, telephone, copier, locating equipment, vibration instruments, 4-20ma generator, and multimeter.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands outlined here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb, sit, walk, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee must use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The role also involves occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office setting and in the field. Some exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. The work environment is both formal and informal, team oriented, having variable tasks, with moderate inside temperatures. The entire office is smoke free.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at-will employer.
REQUIRED:
Pre-Employment Drug Screen
Employee Background check
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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