Job: Utilities Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Salaried
Wage: $84,697.56-$95,326.44/yr.
Location: Grand Junction, CO.
Job Description:
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About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is looking for a skilled and responsible Utilities Maintenance Supervisor who will plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned Water Department staff. This position will oversee duties such as pipeline maintenance, utility locating and plant maintenance. As the Utilities Maintenance Department Supervisor, you'll participate in the selection of staff and work with employees to correct deficiencies. Your expertise and leadership will ensure the efficient and safe operation of the facility while complying with regulatory standards and guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional with a strong background in water maintenance and supervisory skills to make a significant impact on our organization.
About the Water Division
The City of Grand Junction Water Department provides drinking water for about 30,000 customers. Our customers enjoy being the first users of pristine snowmelt off the Grand Mesa, which is diverted out of Kannah Creek and into Juniata Reservoir before being piped 20 miles to the Water Treatment Plant. The Water Department has a staff of 32 employees working together in areas such as Pipeline Maintenance, Water Treatment, Water Supply, Customer Service, and Environmental Laboratory Services in order to provide excellent service to our customers. Our employees are responsible for monitoring and maintaining over 300 miles of pipe, 2 water treatment plants, 10,000 taps, and 86 square miles of watershed.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of fifteen (15) water department maintenance personnel.
- Plan, coordinate, implement and review a variety of maintenance, repair, and reconstruction activities in area of assignment.
- Inspect the work of crews in progress and upon completion.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for assigned programs and functions.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public.
- Participate in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget.
- Supervise the maintenance of time, material and equipment use records.
- Participate in the full range of operations, maintenance, repair, and construction duties including to perform the most difficult duties assigned to the work unit.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Qualifications
This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:
- Four (4) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities including one (1) year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training in maintenance, construction or a related field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire, Collections and Distribution IV Certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Supplemental Information
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.