What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pump Maintenance Supervisor position at City of Chula Vista?
Description And Essential Functions
To plan, organize, supervise and participate in the work with crews engaged in variety of pump operations, repair and maintenance work related to wastewater lift stations, municipal swimming pools, public display fountains, aquarium pump equipment and their related electrical control centers; and to perform a variety of technical and supervisory tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Note: Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Essential Functions
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: plan, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in the operation, repair, maintenance and modification of wastewater lift station facilities, public display fountains, municipal swimming pool systems, spray pads, therapy spas, seawater circulation, filtration, ozonation systems and related electrical systems; oversee the operations of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the pump maintenance section; implement policies and procedures; evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports and records on operations and activities related to the work; read and interpret plans, schematics, blueprints, manuals, pump curves and specifications; design modification as necessary; occasionally prepare bid specification; assist in preparing specifications for Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs); provide technical information; review and coordinate contract documents; oversee and monitor contracts to ensure contract compliance; participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications; monitor and control expenditure; review and evaluate employee work performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; implement discipline procedures; provide technical assistance to crew members; instruct crew in work procedure and safe work practices, troubleshoot equipment problems; conduct tailgate safety meetings; assist in developing training programs; coordinate work assignments with other divisions; assign tasks to individuals at the work site; monitor work in progress at the worksite; direct corrections and modifications as appropriate; maintain written and computerized records of work performed and materials used; record as built drawings of modifications; coordinate activities with other departments, outside agencies and contractors; respond to emergency situations in off hours as necessary; review work orders and inspect sites where work is to be performed; estimate time, cost, labor, equipment and material needs; assign personnel and order necessary equipment and materials; discuss job details with subordinates to ensure conformity with work orders and specifications; respond to questions and requests as appropriate; inspect contract work to ensure compliance with specifications; recommend corrective action as necessary; review and recommends specifications for contract work; monitor work activities to ensure compliance within established policies and procedures; instruct crews on proper work and safety procedures and ensure compliance; conduct safety meetings; control of dispensing of chemicals used in pool maintenance and in pump stations; operate City vehicles skillfully and safely; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be five years of increasingly responsible journey level experience involving pump maintenance work including one year of supervisory or lead responsibility and training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in conflict resolution, leadership or a related area. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of: principles and practices of equipment, tools and materials used in the operation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment common to pumping stations, saltwater aquaria life support equipment, and swimming pools; rigging principles and techniques; telemetry system; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluations; principles of budget monitoring; Federal, State, and local codes and regulations related to assignment; use and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools, test equipment and other equipment related to the work; basic mathematical computations; safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including precautions in handling, storing chlorine and other chemicals and the use of personnel protective equipment; confined space entry and use of proper equipment to make a confined space entry; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: organize, implement and direct pumping station, swimming pool and public fountain equipment operations/activities; interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures; assist in the development and monitoring of budget; develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations; read and interpret mechanical drawings, plans, schematics, and specifications; making as-built sketches; estimate labor and materials for proposed work; diagnose and repair defects in a variety of mechanical equipment common to pumping stations and swimming pools; analyze difficult maintenance and operational problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective solutions; train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; operate tools and equipment skillfully and safely; keep work related records and prepare reports using a computer; operate City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices; make sound judgments and decision within established guidelines; work overtime, off-hours shifts when necessary because of an emergency or in the interest of the efficiency of the department and on-call on a rotation basis; respond to emergency situations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions
On a continuous basis, sit, stand, bend, climb ladders (up to 30 feet), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and twist for varying periods in the course of work; use hands and fingers to grasp tools; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance; see in the normal vision range with or without correction to read computer screen, blueprints, and drafting plans; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed indoors and out doors; when indoors in an office environment in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level; when outdoors, is with exposure to a variety of weather conditions; fieldwork requires working in tightly enclosed spaces with exposure to potentially hazardous condition, substances and material.
Additional Information
Recruitment No. 25639211
To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via email.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review. The eligibility lists established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.
ACE Benefit Summary: Click here.
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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.
Education
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
Experience
Do you have experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of pumps?
If you responded 'Yes' to Question 3, please describe the source(s) of your experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of pumps.
Note: The experience you indicate here must be identified and detailed in the Work Experience section of your application.
Which of the following best describes your experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of pumps?
Please describe your experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of pumps. Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below.
Note: Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer. "See Resume" response or incomplete information in a narrative format may result in your application being rejected.
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Supervision
Do you possess at least one year of supervisory experience?
Please describe your experience in supervision. Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below.
Note: Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer. "See Resume" response or incomplete information in a narrative format may result in your application being rejected.
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Certificates
Which of the following certifications do you possess? (Copies of certificates must be attached to the application).
Please indicate from the options below how you learned about his job opportunity.
APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)
The City Of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department Uses Electronic Mail (e-mail) To Notify Applicants Of Important Information Relating To The Status And Processing Of Your Application. We Do So As Part Of Our Ongoing Efforts To Increase Operational Efficiency, Promote The Conservation Of Green Resources, And Minimize Delays And Costs. Therefore, As An Applicant, You Are Hereby Advised Of The Following
To plan, organize, supervise and participate in the work with crews engaged in variety of pump operations, repair and maintenance work related to wastewater lift stations, municipal swimming pools, public display fountains, aquarium pump equipment and their related electrical control centers; and to perform a variety of technical and supervisory tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Note: Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Essential Functions
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: plan, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in the operation, repair, maintenance and modification of wastewater lift station facilities, public display fountains, municipal swimming pool systems, spray pads, therapy spas, seawater circulation, filtration, ozonation systems and related electrical systems; oversee the operations of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the pump maintenance section; implement policies and procedures; evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports and records on operations and activities related to the work; read and interpret plans, schematics, blueprints, manuals, pump curves and specifications; design modification as necessary; occasionally prepare bid specification; assist in preparing specifications for Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs); provide technical information; review and coordinate contract documents; oversee and monitor contracts to ensure contract compliance; participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications; monitor and control expenditure; review and evaluate employee work performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; implement discipline procedures; provide technical assistance to crew members; instruct crew in work procedure and safe work practices, troubleshoot equipment problems; conduct tailgate safety meetings; assist in developing training programs; coordinate work assignments with other divisions; assign tasks to individuals at the work site; monitor work in progress at the worksite; direct corrections and modifications as appropriate; maintain written and computerized records of work performed and materials used; record as built drawings of modifications; coordinate activities with other departments, outside agencies and contractors; respond to emergency situations in off hours as necessary; review work orders and inspect sites where work is to be performed; estimate time, cost, labor, equipment and material needs; assign personnel and order necessary equipment and materials; discuss job details with subordinates to ensure conformity with work orders and specifications; respond to questions and requests as appropriate; inspect contract work to ensure compliance with specifications; recommend corrective action as necessary; review and recommends specifications for contract work; monitor work activities to ensure compliance within established policies and procedures; instruct crews on proper work and safety procedures and ensure compliance; conduct safety meetings; control of dispensing of chemicals used in pool maintenance and in pump stations; operate City vehicles skillfully and safely; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be five years of increasingly responsible journey level experience involving pump maintenance work including one year of supervisory or lead responsibility and training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in conflict resolution, leadership or a related area. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of: principles and practices of equipment, tools and materials used in the operation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment common to pumping stations, saltwater aquaria life support equipment, and swimming pools; rigging principles and techniques; telemetry system; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluations; principles of budget monitoring; Federal, State, and local codes and regulations related to assignment; use and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools, test equipment and other equipment related to the work; basic mathematical computations; safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including precautions in handling, storing chlorine and other chemicals and the use of personnel protective equipment; confined space entry and use of proper equipment to make a confined space entry; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: organize, implement and direct pumping station, swimming pool and public fountain equipment operations/activities; interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures; assist in the development and monitoring of budget; develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations; read and interpret mechanical drawings, plans, schematics, and specifications; making as-built sketches; estimate labor and materials for proposed work; diagnose and repair defects in a variety of mechanical equipment common to pumping stations and swimming pools; analyze difficult maintenance and operational problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective solutions; train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; operate tools and equipment skillfully and safely; keep work related records and prepare reports using a computer; operate City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices; make sound judgments and decision within established guidelines; work overtime, off-hours shifts when necessary because of an emergency or in the interest of the efficiency of the department and on-call on a rotation basis; respond to emergency situations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions
On a continuous basis, sit, stand, bend, climb ladders (up to 30 feet), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and twist for varying periods in the course of work; use hands and fingers to grasp tools; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance; see in the normal vision range with or without correction to read computer screen, blueprints, and drafting plans; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed indoors and out doors; when indoors in an office environment in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level; when outdoors, is with exposure to a variety of weather conditions; fieldwork requires working in tightly enclosed spaces with exposure to potentially hazardous condition, substances and material.
Additional Information
Recruitment No. 25639211
To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via email.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review. The eligibility lists established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.
ACE Benefit Summary: Click here.
01
The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.
- I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.
Education
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
- Bachelor's degree
- Associate's degree
- Some college
- Completion of high school education
Experience
Do you have experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of pumps?
- Yes
- No
If you responded 'Yes' to Question 3, please describe the source(s) of your experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of pumps.
Note: The experience you indicate here must be identified and detailed in the Work Experience section of your application.
- Electrical power plant
- Equipment maintenance field - private sector
- Aquariums and water parks
- Public/municipal swimming pools
- Pump maintenance/repair business
- Shipyard
- Wastewater treatment plant
- Water distribution facility
- Military facility
- No related experience
Which of the following best describes your experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of pumps?
- More than seven years of experience
- At least five to seven years of experience
- At least two but less than five years of experience
- Less than two years of experience
- No experience
Please describe your experience in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of pumps. Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below.
Note: Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer. "See Resume" response or incomplete information in a narrative format may result in your application being rejected.
- Organization/agency where your gained experience;
- Your position title;
- Source of experience (please indicate from the sources listed in Question 3;
- Length of experience (years and months); and
- Brief description of duties to support this experience.
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Supervision
Do you possess at least one year of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience in supervision. Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below.
Note: Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer. "See Resume" response or incomplete information in a narrative format may result in your application being rejected.
- Organization/agency where your gained experience;
- Your position title;
- Position title(s) of individuals you supervised;
- Length of experience (years and months); and
- Brief description of duties to support this experience.
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Certificates
Which of the following certifications do you possess? (Copies of certificates must be attached to the application).
- Certified Pool Operator
- Wastewater Treatment Operator
- Collection System Maintenance Certification
- American Water Works Association Technical Training Certificates
- None of the above
Please indicate from the options below how you learned about his job opportunity.
- American Public Works Association (APWA)
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- California Water Environment Association (CWEA)
- City of Chula Vista website
- Other
APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)
The City Of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department Uses Electronic Mail (e-mail) To Notify Applicants Of Important Information Relating To The Status And Processing Of Your Application. We Do So As Part Of Our Ongoing Efforts To Increase Operational Efficiency, Promote The Conservation Of Green Resources, And Minimize Delays And Costs. Therefore, As An Applicant, You Are Hereby Advised Of The Following
- Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email-box on a timely basis, etc.
- Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.
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