Supervisor - Utility Maintenance

Sarasota FL

Description

Apply today: Sarasota County Government is seeking a Supervisor - Utility Maintenance (Water/Wastewater) for the Public Utilities Department. This position supervises work crews for both routine and emergency maintenance, repair and construction of water and sewer utilities, stormwater systems, equipment facilities. Duties include arranging for necessary equipment, tools, and assistance from other operations. The person in this role also reviews and monitors safety of workers and equipment; interfaces with management on issues related to budgeting, staffing, discipline of employees, training/development, scheduling, and other activities involving discretion and judgment. - Organizes, coordinates, and schedules daily activities and functions of assigned work crews. - Reviews and monitors safety equipment, instructs crews in proper work methods, and correct safety procedures - Assigns work crews to emergency operations. - Trains and develops staff on utilization of equipment and operations. - Interfaces with other units/core services and city officials in a professional and timely fashion. - Ensures compliance with county, state and OSHA regulations; coordinates use of external resources/vendors. - Coordinates and ensures appropriate supply of work materials; tracks and maintains store inventories. - Participates in hiring of staff, job descriptions, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions. - Arranges for major equipment at emergency and scheduled work sites. - Ensures master schedule of routine maintenance operations. - Assist with research for cost and oversees expenditures for the operations and equipment needed. - Ensures long range maintenance plans and coordinates with outreach groups. - Ensures and monitors vendor contracts; assists in union negotiations. Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. *On-Call is Required. Minimum Qualifications: - High School Diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of related experience, including supervisor experience. - OR a two (2) year Associates degree with two (2) years of related experience, including supervisor experience in operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the water and sewer utilities or related. - Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience is required (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted). - Valid State of Florida Driver’s License. - Must be able to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain a Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" with Tanker "N" endorsement. Preferred Qualifications: - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP): Water Distribution System-Level 1, Drinking Water Treatment-Class A and or Wastewater Treatment-Class "A" Certification(s). - NASSCO-PACP, MACP & LACP Certification(s). - Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" with Tanker "N" endorsement preferred. Distribution Operator License – Level 1 Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years. Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Pay range: $24.06 - $31.35, based on your experience Benefits: - Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! - For more information about employee benefits, visit SCGov.net for additional information. - Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. - Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​ A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are the keys to serving, representing and understanding our community. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together. Our vision is to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, retains and engages a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities. Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace. Apply today: