Salary: $51,041.00 Annually
Location : Cumming, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 03047
Department: Water Department-Maintenance
Opening Date: 04/15/2024
Closing Date: 5/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to lead a crew of workers engaged in operating equipment and performing maintenance work associated with various projects within an assigned County department.
Thursdays - Sundays 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (4 - 10 hour work days)
Job Summary

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Leads a team of workers in operating equipment and performing maintenance work involving various projects within an assigned County department, which may involve skilled/semi-skilled building maintenance, custodial maintenance, landscaping/grounds maintenance, water system installation, water/sewer infrastructure maintenance, or other projects.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts training activities; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations; ensures proper training and certification of employees.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
Oversees staff compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Coordinates projects and work activities with those of other departments, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed.
Supervises and coordinates projects; receives and completes work orders; visits work sites to assess work requirements; prioritizes and schedules projects; determines type/amount of equipment and materials needed to conduct projects; plans most efficient use of resources to complete work orders; coordinates internal/external parties involved in projects; assigns projects to appropriate work crews; redirects/reassigns work crews in response to emergencies or changes in priorities; monitors work performed by outside contractors; monitors progress in meeting project deadlines; inspects quality of completed work; submits completed work orders.
Responds to complaints and questions related to projects and work activities; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
Supervises or assists in performing various tasks associated with skilled/semi-skilled building maintenance; coordinates and participates in equipment/system installation, alternation, and maintenance projects and building renovation, reconfiguration, and relocation projects; assists in troubleshooting electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and construction problems; installs/removes locks, panic hardware, and disability hardware.
Supervises or assists in performing various tasks associated with custodial maintenance; vacuums, sweeps, mops, strips, and/or waxes floor surfaces; cleans, dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, fixtures, walls, and other surfaces; cleans, deodorizes and disinfects bathrooms; replenishes soap products and paper products; cleans and disinfects water fountains, telephones, benches, or other public facilities; washes/cleans glass doors, windows, and blinds; empties trash cans, recycling containers, and ash urns; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle; replaces batteries, light bulbs, and ballasts.
Supervises or assists in performing various tasks associated with landscaping/grounds maintenance; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass; mows landscaped areas; cuts trees and brush; applies seed, fertilizer, and herbicides; ensures that grounds and parking areas are clear of safety hazards or debris; spreads grounds materials; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.
Supervises or assists in performing various tasks to provide general support to County departments/staff; transports, collects, and distributes mail; stores and distributes supplies and paper goods; assists with pickup/delivery of paper/aluminum recyclable materials; sets up tables/chairs for meetings/activities.
Supervises or assists in performing various tasks associated with installation, maintenance, and repair of water/sewer infrastructure system, equipment, meters, and related facilities; digs trench lines; locates underground telephone, power, gas, and telephone utility lines; tests chlorination and water pressure on water mains; excavates ground around gas mains/services and utility cables/lines; assembles valves, hydrants, water mains, water meters, and services; extends existing water lines for service; installs fire hydrants; installs service lines and meters; repairs water main and service line leaks.
Supervises or assists with operation, inspection, and cleaning of water/wastewater pumping stations; ensures continual operation of pumping stations to provide clean, safe drinking water.
Supervises activities to maintain traffic control and safety at construction/work sites, including flagging of traffic and setup of safety cones, barricades, barrels, and road/warning signs.
Coordinates or performs special projects; responds to after-hours calls or emergency situations as needed.
Monitors inventory levels of department equipment, tools, chemicals, supplies, and other materials; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities, which may include a utility truck, tractor, dump truck, backhoe, skid loader, trencher, aerator, auger, generator, air compressor, mud pump, water pump, sewer pump, tapping machine, utility locating device, jetter, welder, torch, pipe cutter, wire cutter, bolt cutter, sander, table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, drill, chain saw, mower, weed eater, edger, bush hog, seed spreader, leaf blower, chipper, cement mixer, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, buffing machine, shovel, rake, post hole digger, hedge clipper, janitorial tools, gardening tools, mechanic tools, carpentry tools, hand tools, electrical tools, air testing device, diagnostic instruments, ladder, or two-way radio.
Supervises and assists in performing general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, sharpening blades, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects; transports inmate work crews to/from work sites.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, work requests, purchase requests, supply requests, maintenance records, inventory records, charts, diagrams, performance evaluations, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, service requests, supply requisitions, packing slips, vendor receipts, vehicle/equipment maintenance reports, work order reports, meter applications, charts, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, material safety data sheets, operational manuals, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Notifies supervisor of situations involving mechanical problems, low inventory levels, or other issues requiring attention.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, community service workers, inmate workers, vendors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
May perform the duties of immediate supervisor in absence of same.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes equipment operation, supervision, and specialized work in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s). Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate Water Distribution System Operator certification or Wastewater System Operator certification. Must possess or obtain other Water Distribution System Operator certification or Wastewater System Operator certification within one (1) year of hire.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:

0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01

Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?

• Yes
• No

02

Is your GA license a CDL?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes equipment operation, supervision, and specialized work in area of assignment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question