Wastewater Collection Foreman

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Valid State Driver's License
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months or hire; based on assignment
• ADEQ Water Distribution Grade III and ADEQ Wastewater Collections Grade I or ADEQ Wastewater Collections Grade III and ADEQ Water Distribution Grade I preferred; based on assignment
• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides lead direction and work coordination for assigned staff.
• Plans and assigns work schedules for assigned crews.
• Maintenance and repair projects, secures appropriate tools and materials, and completes work in a timely manner.
• Performs semi-skilled, skilled and technical repairs, alterations, remodels, and maintenance of the City’s buildings, along with general custodial duties.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment per preventative maintenance schedule and work order system.
• Keeps records and logs of work completed, materials required, labor hours, etc.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• May be assigned to skilled operation of heavy equipment on maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
• Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs.
• Operates water or wastewater systems with the use of SCADA.
• Meets requirements set forth by permits issued by regulatory agencies.
• Responds to customer inquiry and complaints.
• Procures, research, and orders parts; participates in budgeting processes.
• Serving as lead in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water mains and service lines.
• Coordinates and monitors contractors hired for City work projects.
• Operates hand tools, power equipment, and a variety of vehicles.
• Creates written estimates and detailed drawings for small remodels, and building projects.
• Makes field inspections to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
• Performs rough and finished carpentry.
• Installs new flooring such as wood, linoleum, carpet or tile.
• Performs bench carpentry using shop equipment and power tools such as drills, saws, sanders, planers, air nailers, routers, and radial arm saws.
• Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of water, heating and drainage systems.
• Installs pre-hung, slab, wood-framed, and metal doors and window frames.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of heating, air conditioning, and air distribution systems.
• Pours concrete for floors, walkways, pads or other projects.
• Installs building materials, such as brick, tiles, block, and glass.
• Repairs or replaces leaking and defective roofing using materials such as roll roofing, roof coating, primer sealers, flashing, etc., and installs roofing tiles.
• Repairs doors, door hardware and locks.
• Repairs window frames, tables, chairs and other wooden equipment.
• Mixes prepared paint and paints a variety of surfaces both inside and outside of buildings using brushes, spray guns, and rollers.
• Performs plaster work and does patch plastering on old wall surfaces.
• Installs and makes routine electrical repairs such as replacing cooler motors, exhaust fans, lighting fixtures, electrical outlets, appliances, light switches, ballasts, and adds/replaces breakers.
• Inspects, repairs, replaces or installs plumbing systems and components (e.g., water heaters, drain lines, valves, faucets, etc.).
• Studies building plans and drawings to determine materials, tools, and sequence of work to be performed.
• Maintains a clean work area and equipment.
• Effectively interacts with City staff and others to determine maintenance, repair or remodeling requirements and preferences.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, recommend alternatives, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, effective customer service.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the chemicals and supplies utilized in the facility and send Risk Management current and updated SDS.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Notify supervisors concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• In consultation with supervisor, prioritizes and responds to service requests and work orders submitted to successful resolution.
• May provide technical expertise to facilities personnel and monitor outside contractors as directed by the department supervisor to assist and ensure completion of work.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Maintains regular attendance
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
• Inspects and maintains all entry and fire alarm panels.
• Conducts employee reviews
• Performs related work as required.

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance and in such areas of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry
• Equipment and supplies used to do repairs
• First aid and applicable safety precautions
• Methods, practices, tools and materials used in building maintenance and repair work
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to building maintenance work
• Principles and practices used in water or wastewater
• Sampling and collecting procedures
• Federal, State and Local regulations relative to area of assignment
• Estimating, costing and ordering materials to complete work assignments
• Sufficient mathematics to calculate amounts of materials needed and to measure materials to be laid out, cut, shaped, joined, etc.

• Plumbing, framing and finish, electrical theory, HVAC, general construction to include foundation to finish, paint, concrete and masonry types and styles, a strong foundation in each of the construction trades listed above is preferred.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Operating various equipment related to area of assignment
• Using and storing chemicals
• Budgeting and procurement
• Maintaining, inspecting and repairing equipment
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Using hand and power tools and using testing equipment
• Troubleshooting problems
• Preparing and maintaining records
• Reading and interpreting blueprints.

• Work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Lift heavy objects
• Walk and stand for long periods of time
• Communicate orally and in writing
• Use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate clearly, conveying information and ideas to others in an open, honest, collaborative manner within and outside the organization
• Adapt to changing work priorities
• Detect by inspection worn or broken parts
• Troubleshoot and offer solutions to effectively maintain facilities and systems
• Perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra) to design project, calculate cost, labor and material estimates
• Participate in teamwork productively
• Research, collect, organize and analyze data
• Keep records of repairs and service operations and to prepare reports
• Communicate orally with customers, clients, or the public in face-to-face, one-on-one settings, in group settings or using a telephone
• Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards
• Measure distance using a tape measure or other measuring device
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, layouts, or other visual aids
• Review or check the work products of others for conformance to standards
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
• Establish priorities for own workload based upon such factors as need for immediate action, work objectives, work schedule, knowledge of future needs, etc.
• Move debris, dirt or other material using a shovel, rake or other tool
• Move heavy objects of 50-100 pounds or more long distances
• Dig up ground using a pick, shovel, spade or other tools
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements that include extreme hea

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