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Maintenance Chief

South Central Wastewater Authority
CONTRACTOR Remote ยท US Petersburg, VA, US Posted: 2026-05-11 Until: 2026-06-10
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Job Description
Job Description Job Description I. POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Chief LOCATION: SCWWA II. DEFINITION: Supervises the activities of the maintenance department. Is responsible for the continuous maintenance and upkeep of the wastewater equipment, quality control, safety, training, inventory needs, and the productivity of assigned maintenance personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Plant Manager. III. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Responsibilities include the preventive maintenance program for the wastewater facility, its objectives, implementation, evaluation and updating. Is responsible for preparing and maintaining a project list of priority items for major repairs and replacements. Identifies parts that should be stocked for regular routine maintenance of equipment. Directing daily schedules and managing activities of the maintenance personnel. Prepare weekly and monthly work plans for management. Performs advanced troubleshooting and analyzes needs for mechanical equipment. Is responsible for training and mentoring staff. Participates in matters relating to maintenance personnel, including interviewing job applicants, making hiring recommendations, evaluating employee performance, and disciplining employees. Is responsible for providing input on annual budgets to ensure annual O&M budget compliance. Oversees line item budget expenditures, creates purchasing requests, makes recommendations on replacements parts to ensure inventory is maintained. Develop and maintain computerized maintenance management system. Responsible for safety training for the maintenance department. Required to serve as a member of the Safety Committee. Is responsible for the development and revisions of Job Safety Analysis' for all work performed by the maintenance department. IV. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: EDUCATION Associates degree or equivalent experience in mechanics, electronics, or similar technology. EXPERIENCE 15+ years of mechanical or contractor work experience