Utility Plant Specialist Supervisor

Utility Plant Specialist Supervisor

Salary

$62,691.20 - $117,644.80 Annually

Location

1801 Commerce Road, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

35M00000270

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The anticipated hiring range is $62,672 - $67,139.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Utility Plant Specialist Supervisor in the Storm Water Division. This position supervises assigned staff in an assigned area (mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation and controls) at a water or water purification plant. As assigned, work may include: supervising staff including assigning and reviewing work; directing emergency response procedures; developing and implementing preventative maintenance and other work plan activities; overseeing procurement and use of materials, parts, tools, and test equipment; ensuring all assigned maintenance activities are performed safely and in accordance with plant procedures; participating in maintenance and project meetings; maintaining records; scheduling and attending vendor demonstrations and new system equipment training; and performing site visits while technicians are in the field.

This position requires working (8) hours shifts as an essential employee with overtime when necessary to include working weekend and holidays regularly.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Assigns preventive and repair maintenance jobs by work order and established maintenance schedules
• Approves work requests and reviews existing open work orders for status and priority based on needs of the division and plant
• Troubleshoots unscheduled equipment outages and other problems encountered by assigned unit. Assists with special and emergency situations
• Performs basic administrative duties such as checking time sheets and submitting payroll documents, ordering parts and supplies, responding to phone calls and emails.
• Meets with vendors and contractors, attends vendor demonstrations, contractor equipment training sessions, and meets with public as necessary
• Supervises assigned staff ensuring all assigned activities are performed safely and trains staff as necessary

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED; some positions may require and Associates Degree
• Four years of experience in the assigned area.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Zone II requires all the above plus Forklift certification OR the ability to obtain Forklift certification within 90 days of hire

• Zone III requires all the above plus VA Contractor Board Journeyman license;

• Zone IV requires all the above plus VA Contractor Board Master License

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Drivers License within 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Principals of boiler maintenance and operations

• Principles of HVAC

• Centrifuges

• Chemical metering

• Electrical and mechanical equipment used at a utility plant (e.g. water purification, pumping, and water equipment)

• CMMS automated system

• Safety practices and principles Working knowledge of reading diagrams, schematics, pump performance curves and head versus pressure.

• Licensure or certification in HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical or Backflow

• Experience working in or on an industrial facility; supervising maintenance personnel; working in or around a hazardous waste treatment facility; rebuilding pumps; operating, troubleshooting and repairing A/C units, Boilers and or Ventilations Systems; and training staff.

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Disassembling pumps

• Carpentry and plumbing

• Reading and understanding drawings, blueprints, and maps

• Using and operating various equipment safety and correctly

• Using chemicals properly

• Working with vendors

• Computer skills including the understanding of file manipulation, directory structures, and office applications

• Interpersonal communication

• Conflict resolution

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Supervise

• Establish goals and objectives

• Operate back-flow testing equipment

• Operate plumbing equipment such as sewer snakes and drain cleaners

• Operate power washers, chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and pruners

• Operate cranes and other equipment for hoisting and pulling equipment

• Operate equipment for laser alignment of pumps and motors

• Operate and use basic hand and power tools

• Operate drill press

• Operate torches

• Operate refrigerant equipment such as gauges, recovery machines, leak detectors, and scales

• Operate electrical and electro-mechanical equipment

• Problem solve and troubleshoot

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push objects, pull objects, lift, use fingers and grasp objects. The working conditions may include exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals, hazardous physical conditions and extreme temperatures. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Internal use: HR Generalist to review.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

02

5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Employees in this job classification are designated as Essential Personnel and must be available to report to work during inclement weather, disasters and other emergencies. Are you willing and available to report to work during these conditions?

• Yes
• No

04

Choose the option below that most accurately represent the years of combined specialized/advanced training and experience you have as a maintenance mechanic.

• Less than 6 years of experience
• 6-8 years of experience
• 8-10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No experience

05

How many years of experience to you have working in or on an industrial facility?

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 - 6 years of experience
• 6 - 8 years of experience
• 8 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No experience

06

How many years of experience do you have in supervising maintenance personnel?

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 - 6 years of experience
• 6 - 8 years of experience
• 8 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No experience

07

Select all the below types of licenses or certifications you hold currently.

• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Backflow
• None of the above

08

How many years of experience do you have working in or around a hazardous waste treatment facility?

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 - 6 years of experience
• 6 - 8 years of experience
• 8 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No experience

09

How many years of experience do you have rebuilding pumps?

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 - 6 years of experience
• 6 - 8 years of experience
• 8 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No experience

10

How many years of experience do you have operating, troubleshooting and repairing A/C units, Boilers and or Ventilations Systems?

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 - 6 years of experience
• 6 - 8 years of experience
• 8 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No experience

11

How many years of experience do you have training staff?

• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 - 6 years of experience
• 6 - 8 years of experience
• 8 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No experience

12

Are you available to work overtime and/or on call work hours?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have a Class A Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered "No" to Question 14 can you obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of hire?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable, I have a Class A CDL

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

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Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/