Maintenance Supervisor - President Street Plant

Maintenance Supervisor - President Street Plant

Salary

$63,515.00 Annually

Location

1400 East President Street, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603423

Department

Water Reclamation

Division

President Street Plant

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

Are you looking for a career with purpose, with an opportunity to lead a great team?

Then we are looking for you!

Click Apply and join the Water Reclamation Team of the

City of Savannah as our new Maintenance Supervisor.

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.
• Procures necessary equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates work with contractors and other utility providers.
• Ensures maintenance tasks and procedures are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Performs job-site inspections to investigate damage and conclude the repair assignment, including the mitigation of overflows.
• Procures supplies and materials; maintains inventory of repair parts.
• Processes, reviews, approves, and expedites invoices from vendors via agency purchase orders and payment vouchers.
• Coordinates emergency repairs.
• Schedules repair and maintenance on emergency bypass pumps and air compressors.
• Coordinates the use of large equipment.
• Investigates complaints and accidents.
• Processes and files payroll for assigned personnel.
• Supervises emergency water shutoffs.
• May act as contract administrator, when assigned, to ensure work performed by contractors is within specifications.
• Meets with citizens to give recommendations, discuss plans, and resolve complaints.
• Participates in site inspections.
• Supervises the installation of all in-house projects,
• Performs various skilled tasks in building maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling.
• Repairs walls, ceilings, and roofs; installs bookshelves and computer keyboard platforms; hangs sheetrock and drywall.
• Assembles furniture and repairs doorknobs.
• Supervises the installation and maintenance of traffic signs, pavement markings, and traffic control for construction and maintenance work.
• Completes miscellaneous duties including changing light bulbs, replacing air filters, laying floor tiles and carpet, repairing pipe leaks, and painting.
• Plans and completes special projects to upgrade or improve work processes or infrastructure maintenance.
• Ensures that mandated employee drug testing is performed.
• Completes and submits weekly time sheets; fills out leave, compensation, return-to-duty, overtime, and other personnel-related documents.
• Plans and installs new landscaping features; installs flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Trains personnel in tools and techniques.
• Maintains professional certifications and attends training.
• Participates in establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; participates in departmental planning activities.
• Ensures the correct preparation and application of maintenance, landscaping, beautification, and cleanliness activities.
• Assists in developing program improvements; investigates citizens complaints and issues and works to resolve.
• Completes accident and injury forms.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Logs work orders to the 311 system.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with four (4) years of experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history

Dependent upon department assigned, requires the following certification/license(s) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment:

• Georgia Water Operator Class I
• Georgia Water Operator Class II
• Georgia Wastewater Operator Class III
• Georgia Wastewater Collector
• Georgia Commercial Pesticide License
• Georgia Deputy Marshal
• NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including a 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 playground safety inspection standards.
• Knowledge of custodial operations.
• Knowledge of building maintenance.
• Knowledge of construction operations.
• Knowledge of playground safety standards.
• Knowledge of applicable ADA guidelines.
• Skill in the use of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in organization and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in the maintenance and operation of small and medium equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits 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?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you hold a current wastewater certification?

• Yes
• No

04

If you hold a current wastewater certification, please provide the type and license number. If you do not, please enter N/A.

05

How many years of Water/Waste Water/Stormwater work experience do you have?

06

Describe your maintenance experience pertaining to the repair of water/wastewater equipment, machinery, and related special projects.

07

What kinds of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software are you familiar with?

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov