Director Of Maintenance Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Eight years of progressive responsibility operating, maintaining, and/or managing a utility, manufacturing facility, or similar operation.
• Experience managing budgets and cultural change, implementing process improvements and efficiency initiatives, and working with the general public, agencies, communities, and other external organizations.
• Five years of experience supervising, managing, and/or leading people, projects, and/or processes.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the Sewer District’s acceptable guidelines.
• Knowledge of operating large-scale utilities or industrial facilities, strategic planning and implementation, and operation and maintenance administration.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and handle emergencies and difficult situations.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate effectively, establish and maintain working relationships, and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including driving, reaching, sitting, standing, talking, typing, and walking; repetitive simple grasping; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; and work involving specified visual demands, intermittent faint to moderate noise, and outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous wastewater collection and/or treatment operation and maintenance experience.
• Possession of an Ohio EPA Class II Wastewater or Collection System Operator certificate.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment applications, methods, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, the collection system, and auxiliary facilities.
• Contribute to Sewer District strategic goals and objectives and help set the department’s strategic direction.
• Define department goals, prioritize resources, support KPI development and reporting, and evaluate progress against goals and targets.
• Establish performance standards and operational plans to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
• Oversee operating and minor capital budgets, support short- and long-term budget planning, and recommend capital expenditures and materials and equipment purchases.
• Evaluate operational information, alternatives, efficiency, and trends; diagnose problems and assess collection and wastewater treatment quality; research new methods.
• Monitor wastewater industry information and trends, develop improved systems and processes, and lead implementation of change management.
• Facilitate teamwork, resolve staff issues, conduct performance reviews, set goals, support talent development and succession planning, and make staffing recommendations.
• Hold grievance hearings, issue findings as required by union contracts, and conduct disciplinary hearings.
• Assist with writing and implementing policies and procedures aligned with operational, legal, regulatory, and financial requirements.
• Build cross-functional relationships and collaborate across Sewer District departments to improve processes and achieve performance targets.
• Coordinate with Engineering & Construction on planning, design, construction, and commissioning of capital improvement projects to address operational and maintenance needs.
• Serve in roles within the incident command structure, oversee emergency responses, serve as incident commander when necessary, and develop or participate in emergency plans and drills.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external organizations, regulatory agencies, and governmental agencies; represent the Sewer District at national, community, and trade meetings.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement planning options, including Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking at facilities
• Corporate discounts
• Health and wellness program promoting life/work balance