Manager - Treatment Maintenance

Manager - Treatment Maintenance

Salary

$89,669.00 - $160,514.00 Annually

Location

North Side Operations Center: 15103 Capital Port Dr., San Antonio, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00184

Department

Treatment Operations

Opening Date

07/03/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Grade 22 - Starting annual salary: $89,669.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager - Treatment Maintenance reports to the Department Director and is responsible for the mechanical maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. Ensures systems and equipment are maintained to provide reliable service and protection of public health. Responsibilities include staffing; budget management; initiating, reviewing and coordinating capital improvement projects; managing and coordinating special projects performed in-house; and monitoring and reporting on performance and efficiency measures. Responsible for assisting the Treatment Operations Managers with regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, selects, develops, trains, determines compensation and evaluates personnel. Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the human, physical and financial resources for the assigned area.
• Develops and executes operations and maintenance budgets. Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions.
• Evaluates, develops, recommends and implements division policies and procedures. Responsible for promoting safety training, awareness and injury prevention.
• Plans and directs mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance programs. Oversees complex repairs to existing mechanical equipment.
• Develops maintenance schedules and requirements for all equipment. Determines procedures for maintenance, installation, modification and repair of equipment. Evaluates work in progress, and upon completion, determines the quality and timeliness of assignments.
• Develops and participates in conceptual planning efforts and coordinates with consultants to evaluate, research and recommend new processes and equipment.
• Reviews designs, construction documents, submittals, and provides comments on maintainability, reliability, and ease of operations.
• Coordinates and oversees in-house construction projects, including equipment demolition and installation.
• Develops, monitors, and analyzes metrics to improve the department's overall efficiency. Evaluates complex data to prepare various technical and managerial reports.
• Develops and manages maintenance contracts for specialized labor and parts, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Authorizes material and equipment purchases consistent with SAWS procurement policies.
• Coordinates and repairs problems identified by the Predictive Maintenance team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• The Manager - Treatment Maintenance receives limited supervision.
• Acts on behalf of the Department Director when he/she is unavailable.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
• Six years of progressively responsible Industrial, Water or Wastewater experience.
• Three years of experience in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater Operator License, Class "III" Wastewater Collection Operator License, or registration as a Professional Engineer in Texas with a wastewater background.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Demonstrated expert-level skills in operations and maintenance, regulatory requirements, and effective management.
• Ability to interface with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, and other departments and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative professional working relationships to meet business objectives.
• Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations.
• Proficient in the use and application of computer software packages which include: word processing, spreadsheets, databases; and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated organizational and public relations skills.
• Contact with internal and external customers, executive management, consultants, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are in an office and field environment. Field environment working conditions include frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. May operate a company vehicle.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.

From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits: SAWS Benefits

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Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related field from an institution accredited by recognized accrediting agency?

• Yes, I have an Associate's degree or higher.
• No, I do not have an Associate's degree or higher.

02

How many years of experience do you have in industrial, water or wastewater operations or maintenance?

• Less than 6 years of experience
• Between 6 and 10 years experience
• More than 10 years experience

03

Describe your experience in operations and maintenance of industrial facilities. If none, describe your experience in water / wastewater operations and maintenance. If no experience, enter N/A.

04

How many years of experience do you have in a management or supervisory role?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

05

In detail, please describe your previous management or supervisory experience. Please include your job title, name of previous employer, the total number of employees under your direct management or supervision, and the type of work you were managing or supervising (example - construction, maintenance, fleet, warehouse, food service, etc.). If no experience, enter N/A.

06

What level of TCEQ Wastewater Operator license do you have?

• Class A Wastewater Operator
• Class B Wastewater Operator
• Class C Wastewater Operator
• Class III Wastewater Collection
• Class II Wastewater Collection
• I do not have a TCEQ Water License

07

List any other current TCEQ licenses that you may hold.

08

Please describe your experience and/or knowledge related to lift stations. Tell us where and when you gained this experience; this information should be included in your application work history and resume. If none, enter N/A.

09

Please describe your experience and/ or knowledge related to predictive maintenance. Tell us where and when you gained this experience; this information should be included in your application work history and resume. If none, enter N/A.

10

Please describe your experience and/or knowledge related to stand-by generators. Tell us where and when you gained this experience; this information should be included in your application work history and resume. If none, enter N/A.

11

Do you have a valid Texas drivers license? If so, what type of drivers license do you have?

• Class C
• Class CDL - B
• Class CDL - A
• I do not have a valid drivers license.
• I have a valid drivers license from another state.

Required Question

Employer San Antonio Water System

Address 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N.

San Antonio, Texas, 78212

Website https://www.saws.org/career-opportunities/