Water & Sewer Supervisor - President Street Plant Salary $63,515.00 Annually Location Savannah, GA Job Type Full-Time Permanent Job Number 2602929 Department Water Reclamation Division Opening Date 01/20/2026 Closing Date 2/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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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 as our new Maintenance Supervisor.
We offer great pay, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, employee referral program, home purchase assistance, and 12 paid holidays.
Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!
This position supervises the operation of the wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment to ensure a healthy environment.
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 the 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 an 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 of emergency by-pass pumps and air compressors. • Coordinates the use of large equipment. • Investigates complaints and accidents. • Processes and files payroll for assigned personnel. • Supervises emergency water shut-offs. • 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 compliance issues and works to resolve them. • 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.
Depending upon the 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 IIGeorgia Wastewater Operator Class IIIGeorgia Wastewater Collector • Georgia Commercial Pesticide License • Georgia Deputy Marshal • NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Additional Requirements
Background 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 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-sized 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.
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Employer City of Savannah Address 5515 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia, 31405 Phone 912-651-6484 Website http://www.savannahga.gov