Utility Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• This position is located in Holly Springs, N.C.**
  
  

The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Utility Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to serve in the Utilities and Infrastructure department. This position is responsible for managing and leading maintenance teams to ensure the safe and efficient running of all the Town’s equipment, facilities and building services.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Utilities Manager-Water Facility Operations. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated for proper interpretation and application of laws and regulations, effective customer relationships, and accuracy in documentation. Supervises staff directly.

The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call rotation. The starting annual salary range is $73,075.78-$78,191.08 (Grade L) depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is considered essential during inclement weather and emergencies.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to Town residents and businesses.
• Participates in the interview and selection process of new employees. Provides training and instructions. Assigns and reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
• Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Supervises the work of and monitors and evaluates on-going performance of staff members; assesses and makes recommendations of training needs.
• Helps with building and facilities upgrades or building projects; ensures facilities meet regulatory compliance.
• Ensures all Town Utility facilities are well maintained according to a maintenance schedule.
• Manages utilities preventative maintenance system.
• Ensures the maintenance dept is trained for safe operations and follows the safety and health programs. Organizes and ensures safe practices for all confined spaces. Ensures the availability of rescue equipment in accordance with local laws.
• Identifies any possible fire hazards and ensures all fire prevention and suppression supplies and systems are maintained to standards.
• Ensures electrical safety practices are followed and limits access to hazardous electrical systems to trained personnel only. Maintains lockout/tagout program and ensures availability of locks/tags. Ensures that operation is compliant with safety regulations.
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work.
• Assits with duties associated with capital improvement projects and infrastructure projects.
• Assists with the Division budget, and the development of annual and multi-year work plans and strategies to meet the utilities and infrastructure needs of the Town.
• Monitors budget, contracts, services, costs and other factors throughout the year to identify problem areas and recommends adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of all phases of utilities and infrastructure maintenance activities, heavy emphasis on area of assigned responsibility.
• Working knowledge of municipal project facilitation, coordination and contract execution related to environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements related to the work.
• Knowledge of the Town and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records.
• Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
  
  

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and requires walking on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Duties are performed daily both indoors and outdoors under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather, noise, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, and machinery.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in water maintenance, or related field.
• Previous crew lead or supervisory experience.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
  
  

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a valid N.C. Class A Commercial Driver's License or valid Class A CDL in any other state?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have at least five (5) years of professional work experience in water maintenance or a related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have previous crew lead or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question