DWM Water Utility Plant Maintenance Manager (OWTR)

Posting expires: March 19, 2026

Salary range: $73,268 - $97,812

General Description and Classification Standards:

Supervises the repair and maintenance programs and activities for the City’s water utility plants. Manages the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater production plants and all Department of Watershed Management (DWM) facilities; provides project management; and manages assigned staff.

Supervision Received:

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Position plans own work and project schedules and sequences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Plans, organizes and supervises the repair and maintenance of the City’s drinking water, wastewater plants, and facilities; establishes job priorities and time frames for building maintenance in the areas of electricians, HVAC, plumbing, fencing, and maintenance workers; monitors completion of job assignments to ensure compliance with standards and instructions and revises instructions and time frames as necessary. 
• Identifies and recommends appropriate preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance strategies based on life cycle costs and risk assessment analyses.
• Inspects water production facilities; notes areas that require attention; incorporates repair needs into daily or weekly schedules.
• Manages and maintains inventory of supplies and tools; purchases or orders supplies necessary to complete assigned projects; ensures that tools and equipment are maintained in good condition; maintains inventory of necessary parts for the completion of projects.
• Develops, prepares, and analyzes budget on a maintenance/inventory basis; evaluates maintenance/inventory costs and develops programs for improving efficiency. 
• Conducts project design and monitors for completeness of specification requirements. 
• Prepares bids and bid specifications. 
• Manages staff; reviews employee time sheets; recommends personnel actions related to selection, training, performance, disciplinary procedures, work assignments and schedules, leave of absence, and grievances.
• Reviews work orders for accuracy.
• Coordinates annual, monthly and weekly work schedules and plans special projects. 
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices. 
• Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as assigned. 
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Stays abreast of technology trends and industry advancements; attends regular training for both compliance and to enhance professional development. 
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in water production and treatment operational maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction and building maintenance including carpentry, concrete, electrical, fencing, HVAC and plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Skill in the effective use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) MAXIMO for work order management, equipment evaluation and asset management. 
• Ability to schedule, prioritize, direct, train, assign, motivate, supervise and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with internal staff and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience – 

1. Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional related experience in maintenance of wells, water production and distribution systems). 
2. Five (5) years experience in maintenance of wells, water production and distribution systems

Licensures and Certifications – Water Operator License.

Preferred Requirements – Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, and seven (7) or more years experience in maintenance of wells, water production and distribution systems.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Medium work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.