Are you interested in advancing your career, leading a team that is passionate about protecting the environment? If so, the role of Buildings, Grounds and Process Maintenance Supervisor at Brightwater is the position for you. As Maintenance Supervisor you will play a critical part in WTD’s efforts in protecting the water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region. In this role you will use your valuable supervisory skills, leading a crew that supports approximately 20 million gallons a day of wastewater treated at Brightwater along with guiding the design and construction for capital projects at the plant.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will help carry out and facilitate the day-to-day maintenance tasks at a level 4 regional wastewater treatment plant. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the Brightwater Treatment Plant buildings and grounds team. The team includes gardeners, utility workers, custodians, and several seasonal helpers. The responsibilities for landscaping are both on site and at nearby pump stations. The utility work includes direct support for Operations which range from routine weekly activities such as safety shower checks or process screen cleaning to membrane repairs and biannual digester cleaning. This role also supports capital project review/implementation, energy and chemical conservation initiatives, and the completion of regulatory tasks and reports. This position will be a key support to Operations and the Mechanical and Instrumentation/Electrical Maintenance supervisor at Brightwater. The successful candidate will become an expert on the plant’s facilities, maintenance work and processes. The selected candidate will use maintenance best practices and help convey the requirements to plant leadership, operators, and maintenance teams.
About the Team
The Brightwater Operations and Maintenance team is a highly collaborative team that prides itself on communications, dedicated staff, and solution-minded work. The O&M facilities are currently aging with major capital improvements expected to start in the next couple of years and continue for a decade. The candidate will be a part of a flexible and dynamic team responsible for providing expertise and support to maintain continuous effective wastewater operations. King County's wastewater operations staff provides the expertise and dedication required to operate and maintain wastewater treatment and collection facilities to ensure protection of the environment and the health of all King County communities.
Working Conditions:
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Onsite Work Details: Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 WA-9, Woodinville, WA 98072.
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Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
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Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with typically 4-10 hour days or 5 8-hour days. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
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Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamster, Local 117. Pursuant to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust $1.00 per hour from the base wage will be submitted to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates
. First consideration will be given to members of Teamsters Local 117. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):-
Panel interviews (45 minutes) - September 8th & 9th (subject to change)
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If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
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