Assistant Maintenance and Operations Superintendent

Prince William County (VA) • Prince William County, VA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Prince William County's Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Maintenance & Operations Superintendent to join our team at the County's Municipal Sanitary Landfill in Manassas, Virginia. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and performing maintenance and repair of facility infrastructure, grounds, and landfill environmental control systems, as well as supervising and directing the work of assigned operational personnel. The Assistant Maintenance & Operations Superintendent also plays a key role in project coordination, procurement, and safety programs. This position may serve as the acting facility manager in the absence of the Landfill Superintendent. Prince William County offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to essential public services that directly impact our residents' daily lives. About This Role: The Assistant Maintenance & Operations Superintendent works both in the field and in the office under the supervision of the Landfill Superintendent. This position performs maintenance and repair work directly and also coordinates with contractors on larger construction and repair projects. The work requires sound judgment and the ability to understand and conform to a wide range of complex regulatory requirements, construction drawings, and technical reports. This role also requires strong practical knowledge and hands-on experience with maintaining complex mechanical systems, general building and grounds maintenance, and the use of work order management software. Expertise in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing landfill environmental control systems is essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of recent, progressive, full-time experience overseeing and performing maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds, including directly supervising employees.
• Special License Requirement - A current Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Class II Waste Management Facility Operator License or the ability to obtain the license within ten (10) months of hire is required for this position.
• Driving Requirement - Having and maintaining a valid driver's license is a requirement of the position. This job also requires driving a county vehicle.
• Essential Service Requirement - This position is designated as an essential employee. Responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues that may impact facility operations outside of regular working hours, including on holidays and weekends, is required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - This job is a safety-sensitive position that requires wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety shoes, safety vest, and hard hat.
• Physical Requirement - This job is considered very heavy work and requires exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds of force frequently, and over 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work is generally performed in both inside and outside environments and may be exposed to vibrations, intense noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, inadequate lighting, and poor ventilation. The ability to safely work in inclement weather and around vehicular traffic and heavy equipment is required. The job also requires the ability to routinely walk long distances over rough terrain in noisy and dusty conditions, as well as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Pre-employment Requirement - Successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination is a condition of employment for this position.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or higher level of education is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of full-time experience constructing, operating, or maintaining landfill environmental control systems is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing complex facility infrastructure, including mechanical and electrical systems, is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of full-time supervisory experience, including directing and evaluating 10 or more employees in an operational environment, is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of work experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting is preferred.
• Experience using work order management software is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facility and Equipment Management - Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair landfill environmental control systems associated with stormwater management, groundwater monitoring, leachate collection and pumping, landfill gas control, and SCADA systems. Maintain and repair facility infrastructure, including buildings, service areas, vehicle scales, utilities, roads, and fencing. Safely operate hand and power tools and small equipment. Assist in planning and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance. Identify and review specifications and support procurement activities. Oversee and coordinate contractor activities, including construction and maintenance projects.
• Employee Supervision and Leadership - Manage approximately four employees performing facility and grounds maintenance and up to thirteen employees performing roadside litter collection. Participate in hiring, training, evaluating performance, and mentoring staff. Establish priorities, create work schedules, assign work, monitor progress, and develop and implement solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency and resolve operational issues. Foster a collaborative, safety-focused workplace.
• Environmental Compliance and Recordkeeping - Prepare and maintain operational and regulatory documentation and reports. Use formal work order management software to assign, track, and report on maintenance tasks. Utilize computers and software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Customer Service - Routinely interact with County staff, vendors, businesses, and the general public. Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues in a professional and tactful manner.
• Process Improvement - Analyze operational data to enhance efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize facility operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees