Utilities Maintenance Supervisor – Water Resource Recovery Facility

Salary : $69,638.40 – $94,764.80 Annually

Location : Mankato, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202300034

Department: Public Utilities

Division: 6494512 WW Treatment/ Maintenance

Opening Date: 05/22/2023

Closing Date: 6/13/2023 11:59 PM Central

Description
Grade: PM1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Supervisor Title: Superintendent of Water Resource Recovery Facility

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • Three (3) years of wastewater treatment operations or maintenance experience.
  • One (1) year of supervisory experience or experience leading a team.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

Nature of Work:

  • This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the maintenance employees of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The position schedules the weekly tasks to be completed, assigns daily labor to the maintenance team, manages facility maintenance projects, works with operations staff in setting the facility up to be able to complete projects, manages the inventory of all spare equipment, and assists in biosolids hauling operations.

About Us:

Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!
Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions:

  • Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
  • Prioritizes and schedules items from the asset management system for all equipment within the Water Resource Recovery Facility.
  • Manages the receiving and repair of equipment needed to maintain equipment within the facility.
  • Manages the repairs of the facility and attempts to forecast future needs based off current issues.
  • Maintains the equipment within the facility following the asset management plan, including actively repairing equipment at the facility.
  • Troubleshoots corrective maintenance and initiates plans prior to assigning to others based off the maintenance rotation.
  • Conducts project management for large facility projects.
  • Participates in Public Works Operations snow removal activities.

Communicates With:

  • Internally – WRRF Superintendent, Public Works supervisors, wastewater staff
  • Externally – Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, contractors, vendors

Supervision:

  • 3 direct reports/leads 8

Other Work Functions:

  • Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
  • Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
  • Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
  • Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Familiar with the maintenance of heavy machinery including pumps, motors, mechanical drives, electrical panels, and similar industrial equipment.
  • Knowledge of standard methods, procedures, materials, and equipment associated with operations and maintenance of water resource recovery/wastewater facilities.
  • Ability to perform maintenance on systems as an unlicensed maintenance electrician.
  • Ability to plan, assign, and supervise operational and maintenance personnel with safe and effective standard procedures.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinate employees, and the general public.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer.
  • Ability to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing to all individuals.
  • Ability to recognize unsafe conditions.
  • Ability to carry out verbal and written directives safely, effectively, and efficiently.
  • Knowledge and skill in the operation of maintenance tools and equipment associated with the position.
  • Knowledge of departmental policies, practices and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Skill in planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating operations and maintenance projects at the water treatment facility.

Persons with Disabilities:

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

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Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment:

  • Must obtain a Minnesota CDL Class A driver’s license within one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment.
  • Must obtain a Minnesota Class D Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator certification within two (2) years of employment.
  • Must obtain a Minnesota Class A Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator certification within six (6) months of eligibility.
  • Must obtain a Special Engineer Boiler Operators License within (3) months of employment.
  • Must obtain a Second Class (2C) Boiler Operators license when first eligible by the Department of Labor and Industry.
  • Must register with the Department of Labor and Industry as an unlicensed maintenance electrician.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment assessment, background examination, physical examination, drug testing, and fingerprinting.
  • Must have the mobility and agility to move about each worksite as work demands dictate.
  • Ability to pass medical standards for a respirator and ability to wear a respirator while performing work duties.
  • Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
  • Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Hours of Work
General working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and evening, weekend, holidays, and outside of regular hours as necessary. Must have the ability to field calls after hours as needed.

City of Mankato

2023

BENEFITS OVERVIEW
For a Regular Full-Time Employee

The City of Mankato provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City’s benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or flexible spending accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings.

The following outline of City-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.

EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS:

Paid Vacation:
Vacation accruals, utilization and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and/or employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit:

  • Vacation hours may be accrued to a maximum of 50 days or 400 hours.
  • Hours are accrued incrementally each pay period.
  • Vacation hours may be taken in 30-minute increments.
  • Unused balance carries over year to year.

Years of Service – Vacation Days Per Year
0 – 5 years – 10 days
6 – 10 years – 15 days
11 – 14 years – 17 days
15 – 20 years – 20 days
21 years – 21 days
22 years – 22 days
23 years – 23 days
24 years – 24 days
25 years – 25 days
26 years – 26 days
27 years – 27 days
28 years – 28 days
29 years – 29 days
30 years+ – 30 days

Paid Sick Leave:
Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.

10 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday:
All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive ten (10) paid specific holidays and one (1) floating holiday.

Health Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN:

  • Health insurance plans to choose from: $5,000 HDHP, $3,000 HDHP, $500 CMM, $100 CMM
  • City contributes up to $1,000/month ($12,000 annually) towards single coverage plans; and up to $2,500/month ($30,000 annually) for family coverage plans.
  • All employee contributions towards premiums are deducted through payroll deductions on a bi-weekly basis.
  • City contributions for union members will follow negotiated contract language.

NICE Healthcare (Free to all full-time employees):
Nice is an integrated primary care clinic – meaning NICE offers almost all of the services of a traditional primary care clinic and then some. And better yet, NICE brings that care to your home, office, or wherever you happen to be.
Offers employees and their household members an amazing healthcare benefit with no out-of-pocket fees. Below are the comprehensive primary care services that NICE offers:

  • Same-Day Chat and Video Visits
  • In-Home Visits with 35 Free Labs and Physical Tests
  • 550+ Free Medications Can Be Prescribed by Our Clinicians
  • Free Virtual Physical Therapy
  • Free Virtual Mental Health Therapy
  • Free In-Home X-rays and EKG Services

Term Life Insurance:
The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. (Face value is 125% of employee’s base salary up to a maximum of face value of $50,000).

Retirement
PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)

1. Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.
2. Employer and employee contribution rates vary depending on position.
3. May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service.

2023 Employer/Employee Contribution Rates – Effective January 1, 2023
Contributions are calculated on gross bi-weekly salary each pay period.

Coordinated Plan
Employer: 7.5%
Employee 6.5%

Police and Fire Plan
Employer: 17.7%
Employee 11.8%

OPTIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AVAILABLE:
The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee’s choice:

Deferred Compensation Plans (457)
Plans available through ICMA, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and MN Deferred Compensation Plan.

Dental Insurance
Coverage through Delta Dental.

Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Computer Purchase Program
0% interest for up to 3 years (max. $3,500)

Payroll deductions available for:

  • YMCA membership at corporate rates.
  • Savings Bonds.
  • Various voluntary group life and disability plans.
  • AFLAC
  • Voluntary Dental Insurance

Credit Union Membership – Eligible for membership

  • MN Valley Federal Credit Union
  • Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

Vacation Purchase Program
Employees may purchase additional vacation time (limits apply).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-387-8664.

01

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

  • High school diploma / GED
  • Some college
  • Associates / 2 Year Degree/Certificate
  • Bachelors
  • Masters or higher
  • None of the above

03

If applicable, please list the specific field of study in which you possess a degree. If no degree, type N/A.

04

Which of the following valid Minnesota driver’s licenses do you possess?

  • Minnesota Class D (Standard Driver’s License)
  • Minnesota CDL Class C
  • Minnesota CDL Class B
  • Minnesota CDL Class A
  • I have a valid standard driver’s license in a state other than Minnesota.
  • I have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) in a state other than Minnesota.
  • I do not possess a valid driver’s license.

05

Which of the following valid Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator certifications do you possess? (Not required to apply.)

  • Class D
  • Class C
  • Class B
  • Class A
  • I do not possess a MN Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator certification.

06

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience supervising and directing full- or part-time employees or leading a work team?

  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 or more years

07

Describe your experience supervising employees or leading a work team. If no experience, type N/A.

08

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience operating and/or maintaining a wastewater treatment plant/water resource recovery facility, or similar type of facility?

  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6 years
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7 years
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8 years
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9 years
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10 years
  • 10 or more years

09

Describe your experience operating and/or maintaining a wastewater treatment plant/water resource recovery facility, or similar type of facility. If no experience, type N/A.

10

Which of the following best describes your experience maintaining equipment?

  • No experience
  • Limited – I am somewhat familiar with working on equipment maintenance.
  • Moderate – I occasionally work on equipment maintenance over the course of a month.
  • Extensive – I work on maintaining equipment on a regular basis over the course of a month.

11

Select the full-time work experience you have in any of the following areas. (Select all that apply)

  • Biosolids
  • Operation of light/heavy equipment, such as front end loader, snow plow, tractors, forklift
  • Electrical equipment
  • Maintenance or repair of heavy machinery, such as pumps, motors, mechanical drives, electrical panels, and similar industrial equipment
  • Maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment
  • Understanding of mechanical diagrams, parts lists, and supply chain networks
  • Water treatment pumping operations and processes involving pumping, filtering, and treatment
  • None of the above

12

Select any of the following endorsements, certifications, or licenses you currently possess. (select all that apply)

  • Special Engineer Boiler Operators License
  • Second Class (2C) Boiler Operators License
  • Basic First Aid
  • CPR
  • None of the above

13

In the Public Utilities Division, we use the following types of software. Please indicate the current versions of software that you are PROFICIENT in using: (select all that apply)

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • CarteGraph or other asset management software
  • SCADA
  • Water information Management Solution (WIMS)
  • None of the above

14

Which of the following best describes your computer experience/ability?

  • Limited – I am somewhat familiar with computers.
  • Moderate – I use a computer occasionally at home and/or at work.
  • Extensive – I use various computer programs as a significant portion of my job.
  • No experience

15

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training you’ve completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position. If none, type N/A.

16

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not be limited to: pre-employment personnel assessment, verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver’s license record, criminal history, and pre-employment physical, drug testing, and fingerprinting?

  • Yes
  • No

17

Questions 17 and 18 indicate your willingness to accept the working conditions for this position. If you answer “NO” to any of these questions, you may want to reconsider applying for this position.If hired for this position, are you willing to work emergency overtime hours as needed?

  • Yes
  • No

18

Are you willing to work evening, holidays, and weekends, as needed?

  • Yes
  • No

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