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Employment TypeFull Time
Job SummaryPLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENTPAY RANGE: $69,000 TO $90,000The City of Olathe’s Environmental Services Division wants YOU to join our team of talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water related services to the City of Olathe residents. In 2022, our award-winning water production facility treated 4.8 billion gallons of drinking water for an average daily demand of 13 million gallons per day while our two NACWA Gold award winning wastewater treatment plants treated a combined average of 6.3 million gallons per day. Our team works around the clock to make sure we consistently meet or exceed all federal and state regulations while delivering exceptional services to City of Olathe residents.
The City of Olathe has a unique culture which offers opportunities for personal and professional development and values work-life balance while setting the standard for "Excellence in Public Service."
Who should apply? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a growing community? Do you have a leadership and maintenance background? Are you innovative? Do you care about supporting municipal water and wastewater infrastructure? Do you like variety in your work?
Yes? Read on. We invite qualified applicants to apply for this important role in our Environmental Services Division.
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. The Plant Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for planning, managing, supervising, and overseeing the maintenance and repair of assets for water and wastewater facilities. Their w ork includes supervising staff responsible for performing preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance at water and wastewater facilities and performing a variety of technical tasks relative to plant maintenance operations that support compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Key Responsibilities - Assists with directing the overall Plant Maintenance operation that performs highly responsible, technical, supervisory, and managerial work managing the overall maintenance and repair of the city’s two wastewater treatment plants, the water production plant and ancillary pumping and storage facilities; plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, trains and oversees training, and evaluates for promotion the work of staff and vendors maintaining the water and wastewater facilities; models the City’s Leadership Philosophy to promote a positive work culture.
- Communicates upcoming activities with operations staff to minimize disruption of operations and ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and permits; manages emergency work order requests and communicates updates throughout the activity; verifies that service requests are resolved; responds to inquiries in a courteous manner and resolves complaints in an effective and timely manner.
- Ensures planned maintenance is done efficiently, effectively, and complies with planned maintenance schedule; a ssists in developing detailed work plans for preventative maintenance, equipment repair, and replacement, and predictive maintenance programs; makes schedule adjustments as necessary and communicates any schedule revisions.
- Oversees and tracks work-orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Cartegraph), ensures equipment downtime is minimized, directs maintenance and repairs as needed to ensure operational integrity and regulatory compliance are maintained.
- Assists in the development of purchasing contracts and in preparation of specifications for service, materials, and equipment purchases.
- Serves as a leader in the development and implementation of the city’s safety culture; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures; provides and/or coordinates safety training; provides and/or coordinates technical training on equipment and maintenance.
Qualifications Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in water, wastewater, or industrial maintenance including at least two years of supervisory responsibility are required. Experience in a related trade such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical maintenance, or mechanical maintenance is preferred.
Education: An associate degree in a related field (i.e., engineering, technology, applied science) is required and a b achelor degree is preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: Must have a current valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record. Possession of an ABC Plant Maintenance Technician III Certification or the ability to obtain within 24 months of hire is required. Certification in at least one of the following trades is preferred : HVAC technician, master plumber, master electrician, journeyman electrician, industrial electrician, or mechanical maintenance.
Language: Proficiency with verbal and written English language required.
Environmental or Physical Demands: Work will occasionally require working at heights or within confined spaces. The nature of the work will also require work that involves exposer to wet/humid conditions, inclement weather, indoor/outdoor extreme heat/cold temperatures, high noise areas, fumes and/or chemicals. On occasion, work will require wearing a respirator. Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, climb and descend stairs and ladders, and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach forward/overhead, crouch, bend, kneel, and crawl. This position will require the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, safety glasses, safety boots, hardhat and gloves.
