Salary : $56,096.00 AnnuallyLocation : Savannah, GAJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: 2502598Department: Water Supply & TreatmentOpening Date: 08/04/2025Closing Date: 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern PurposeThis position supervises and participates in equipment maintenance. Valve & pump repair, inspect the various well locations, and ensure safety compliance.Join the City of Savannah's Utilities team and play a vital role in keeping our community's water systems safe, reliable, and running smoothly. In this leadership position, you will oversee and participate in essential maintenance and repairs to pumps, valves, and equipment at multiple well locations. You'll ensure work is completed to the highest standards of safety and quality while mentoring staff, coordinating emergency repairs, and collaborating with contractors and other utility partners. This is your opportunity to contribute directly to the health and sustainability of Savannah's water infrastructure and make a meaningful impact every day.Essential Job Functions
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Coordinates work with contractors and other utility providers.
- Performs job-site inspections to investigate damage and conclude the repair assignment, including the mitigation of overflows.
- Coordinates emergency repairs.
- Schedules for repair and maintenance on emergency bypass pumps and air compressors
- Completes and submits weekly timesheets; fills out leave, compensation,return-to-duty, overtime, and other personnel-related documents.
- Trains personnel into tools and techniques.
- Maintains professional certifications and attends training.
- Completes accident and injury forms.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in utilities, water/wastewater, industrial maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving historyRequires the following certification/license(s) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment:Georgia Wastewater Operator Class IIIWork Location: 208 Agonic RoadWork Hours: 7 am-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday, rotating weekendsAdditionalRequirementsBackground investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.Additional Information
- Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the departmental maintenance manual
- Knowledge of construction operations.
- Knowledge of applicable ADA guidelines.
- Skill in the use of computers and other standard office equipment.
- Skills in organization and interpersonal relations.
- Skill in the maintenance and operation of small and medium-sized equipment.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
MinimumStandardsSUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.GUIDELINES: Guidelines include plant operation guidelines; local, state,; environmental regulations; city policies and procedures; and safety policies and practices. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied administrative, supervisory, and technical maintenance duties. The need to perform multiple tasks at the same time contributes to the complexity of the position.SCOPE OF EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to supervise mechanical repair and maintenance activities. Successful performance in this position ensures an adequate supply of safe drinking water.PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, department heads, other city employees, elected and appointed officials, state and federal agency representatives, engineers, consultants, architects, and business owners. developers, vendors, and members of the general public.PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, motivate personnel, provide services, resolve problems, justify decisions, and negotiate and settle matters.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects. climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office, at department facilities, or outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks. goggles. or gloves.SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision.CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Overview of BenefitsPaid HolidayPaid VacationPaid Sick LeaveDefined Benefit Retirement Pension PlanProtective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)Deferred Compensation Retirement PlanRetirement SeminarsPPO Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsHealth & Wellness IncentivesLong Term DisabilityExcellence and Service RecognitionEmployee Development and In-Service TrainingEducational Assistance ProgramUniform Allowance (select positions)Employee Assistance ProgramDiscounts and MembershipsEmployee RelationsDirect DepositCredit UnionPretax Parking DeductionsEmployer Assisted Home Purchase ProgramDomestic Partnership BenefitsHealthcarePPO Medical Plus PlanPPO Medical Basic PlanDental Plus PlanDental Basic PlanVision Service PlanLife InsuranceBasic Life and ADDSupplemental Life EmployeeSupplemental Life SpouseSupplemental Life ChildBenefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.01 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in utilities, water/wastewater, industrial maintenance?
02 Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license?
03 Describe your experience in utilities or industrial maintenance, specifically in water or wastewater environments. Include details on equipment, systems, or facilities you've worked with and your specific responsibilities. 04 Discuss your experience supervising a team, including assigning tasks, managing performance, and resolving conflicts. How did you ensure team accountability and productivity? 05 Describe a project or improvement initiative you've led to increase efficiency, safety, or performance in a maintenance or infrastructure setting. What was the outcome? 06 Explain how you've ensured compliance with local, state, or federal regulations in a maintenance or utility setting. Include any experience with inspections, audits, or corrective actions. 07 Provide an example of a time you coordinated emergency repairs or managed a critical maintenance issue. What steps did you take to ensure a timely and safe resolution? Required Question