Wastewater Mechanic Supervisor

General Description

DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY. ONE CURRENT VACANCY.

The purpose of the position is to supervise and manage the operations of Lift Station maintenance personnel, which involves such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing preventative and corrective maintenance work performed by the Wastewater Equipment Mechanics and Electricians, acting on employee issues, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, and recommending promotions, discipline, termination, and salary increases. This position oversees and performs skilled maintenance and repair on treatment plant and lift station pump mechanical and equipment devices.

Employees in this classification troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions, and determine need for repair or replacement of equipment and parts accordingly. Maintenance supervisor responsibilities include the assurance that routine tasks, i.e., changing out cylinders, greasing bearings and fittings, and corrective maintenance tasks are completed, and ensures compliance with established safety and accident prevention standards. Performs related work as directed.

Duties of Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Issues work orders concerning sewerage treatment plant and/or lift station pump and mechanical maintenance and repairs.

Delegates scheduled and unscheduled jobs to the equipment mechanics and electricians based upon priority and/or emergency.

Verifies that the mechanics and electricians perform a daily review of the SCADA system.

Performs skilled troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, and determines needs for repair or replacement of equipment and parts accordingly.

Verifies that the parts/equipment being utilized by personnel is appropriate for the preventative and corrective maintenance being performed.

Inspects work performed by the equipment mechanics, electricians, and contractors upon completion to ensure adherence to work order specifications.

Ensures that established preventive maintenance programs and schedules for lubricating, rotating, cleaning, and inspecting equipment and attendant devices are adhered to.

Complies with established safety measures and accident prevention standards, i.e., use of proper gear and equipment, monitoring environmental conditions. Must notify department management and the City's safety officer of any accidents or safety incidents that occur and must provide a report and pictures of the accident/incident.

Reports to department management on any perceived apparent or potential maintenance or repair needs in a timely manner.

Provides supervision, guidance, and technical assistance to equipment mechanics, electricians and unskilled and semi-skilled helpers.

Installs, repairs, and replaces various parts, equipment and devices, i.e., pumps, motors, bubbler and ventilation systems, water and air lines, drive shafts, air compressors, piping, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical fixtures including switches and motors.

Obtains quotes and issues purchase order numbers to vendors for any parts, materials, or equipment required for maintenance and repair jobs.

Manages maintenance division inventory.

Develops and maintains the Maintenance Standby (On-Call) Schedule.

Approves all maintenance scheduled and unscheduled over time.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Communicates with vendors, engineers, contractors, other City personnel, and the public in a professional, courteous manner.

Provides lift station operational data to engineers, vendors, and contractors.

Operates various hand and power tools and equipment, i.e., drill presses, hydraulic equipment, arc welders.

Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs a wide variety of pump mechanical equipment and attendant devices.

Operates a boom truck if required.

Prioritizes and organizes assigned tasks in a cost and time effective manner.

Provides training, guidance, and technical support to unskilled and semi-skilled personnel as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Current, permanent civil service status with the City of Kenner; plus experience as a Wastewater Equipment Mechanic in the performance of the above duties; and certification in writing by the appointing authority of demonstrated capability of journeyman-level work or six months of verifiable, satisfactory, full-time, paid, journeyman-level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of pumps and electric motors; including the responsibility for independently troubleshooting mechanical failures.

Supplemental Information

Note: The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website.

Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL:

The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.

Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY).

LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company.

The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM: The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana.

Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.

HOLIDAYS: Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.

ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE: Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.

EAP: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.

Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.

CITY OF KENNER

PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE

01

Do you currently work for the Wastewater Department for the City of Kenner?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you possess at least six months of paid experience in the installation maintenance, and repair of various types of pumps and electric motors?

• Yes

• No

03

Describe all paid experience you possess in the installation maintenance, and repair of various types of pumps and electric motors, including employer name(s), title(s), and date(s). If None, type N/A.

Required Question

Agency City of Kenner Civil Service Department

Address 1801 Williams Blvd.

Kenner, Louisiana, 70062

Phone 504-466-5477

Website https://www.kenner.la.us/