About the Department

Under direction of the Wastewater Plant Supervisor, supports a department or area in maintaining all equipment and facilities as assigned in a safe and efficient working condition for the Wastewater Division.

This position will be accountable for ensuring the timeliest and cost-effective maintenance of wastewater conveyance and treatment equipment, electrical power, instrumentation, mechanical systems, and auxiliary equipment in the safest manner possible, or as mandated to ensure regulatory compliance and achievable metrics.

The Maintenance Scheduler/Planner’s responsibility is to improve maintenance workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of manpower, parts and material and equipment access, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory permits.

Position Duties

Provides excellent customer service to all members of our community, inclusive of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, ages, national or ethnic origins, languages, citizenship status, socioeconomic status, and political affiliations.
Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with city personnel and the general public; maintains professional demeanor, tone, and conversations in all public areas of the city.
Assists with development, administering, and management of departmental budgets.
Interacts with front line supervisors, managers, operators, and shift supervisors to guarantee the efficient, safe, and permit-compliant operation of the system.
Interacts with Plant Supervisor for reporting on, maintaining, or operating the system in an efficient, safe, and permit-compliant manner.
Supports capital projects.
Required to be administratively proficient and detail-oriented to manage key performance indicators along with project management.
Participates in development and coordination of planned assignments for staff and contractors, and/or work efforts of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual work schedule for designated areas focusing on department goals.
Plans and evaluates the quality and quantity of work needed to accomplish work group goals within set limits of time, cost, and permits.
Maintains effectiveness in changing environment.
Is comfortable dealing with the competing priorities and missions within the Department.
Prepares clear and concise records, reports, and other written materials; reads and understands blueprints, drawings, specifications, and sketches pertaining to the work.
Reviews documentation to ensure concise and accurate equipment data descriptions, work procedures, and limited development of standard maintenance procedures.
Assists in initial identification of plant improvements, including development of criteria for job scope and engineering review.
Exercises purchasing knowledge to find obsolete parts; finds new vendors and establishes reliable contacts for industry, ensuring support of critical equipment and process.
Performs warehouse identification of spare parts; oversees stocking notifications matching equipment/parts descriptions in system; checks levels, criticality, and pricing.
Manages service contract.
Performs with proficiency and minimal supervision weekend monitoring and reporting at the Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant facilities as assigned. Carries an on-call phone and responds to emergency call outs.
Performs with proficiency and minimal supervision lab work, including, but not limited to, sampling, performance of standard tests, and record keeping as required or delegated. Recognizes abnormalities in results as they relate to the operation and maintenance of the facility, and discuss them with the supervisor.
Proper, safe use, and maintenance of any assigned City or Waste Water Treatment Plant vehicle, equipment, property, etc. Observe and practice safe work habits. Attends and maintains all division training and safety requirements to be legal, safe, and compliant with laws and regulations.
Effectively coordinates activities with other public works staff. Actively participates and promotes all Waste Water Treatment Plant activities, duties, meetings, training sessions, etc. as a team member.
Assists city departments, divisions, and outside agencies as directed. Functions as a team member with all city employees, and effectively interacts with all levels of City personnel.
Represents the department to civic and other organizations with a positive promotion of the department.
Follow and disseminate all orders and instructions of the Waste Water Plant Supervisor, Utilities Manager and Public Works Director.
Complies with all legal requirements of the job. Adhere to all Waste Water Treatment Plant policies, procedures, and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years in a maintenance, engineering, or process environment
3+ years formal maintenance planning experience
Ability to operate in a team environment and lead projects as necessary
Ability to shift priorities frequently and to effectively perform under pressure
Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment as needed
Ability to function in both a plant and office environment
Ability to write logical work packages
Ability to organize and communicate work assignments
Strong mathematics and analytical abilities, including statistical analysis
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and other software applications
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems associated with industrial processes
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions needed in an industrial environment for the performance of mechanical, electrical, and control system maintenance work
Thorough knowledge of the repair and maintenance of turbines, gasoline and diesel engines, mechanical equipment and/or electrical equipment, and transmission systems
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in maintenance planning, with preferred experience in heavy manufacturing, chemical, or utilities industry
Superior interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with client, public, purchasing, operations, employees, etc.
Excellent management and organizational skills
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class “B” State of Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and air brakes endorsements by six months of hire.
Must obtain Minnesota Class “C” Wastewater Operator Certificate within 4 years of employment.

PREFERRED SKILLS

A working knowledge in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering; or related fieldwork experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of a water and wastewater reclamation facility
Maintenance planning certification
3 to 5 years progressive supervisory experience in an industrial environment
Experience in process/operations management; quality assurance/quality control procedures; safety, environmental, and facilities management
Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, ordering of equipment also a plus
Knowledge and experience in reliability-centered maintenance
Experience supervising in a union environment
Experience in developing and managing a budget greater than $500,000
Leadership skills for leading and facilitating work efforts and projects

Other Qualifications

Regular 40 hours per week. Regular hours are Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. but may vary to accommodate operational needs. Position will require flexibility in future scheduling to include any hours at the employers’ discretion for appropriate coverage and efficiency. Must work overtime as assigned; may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, including holidays for emergency situations. Weekend rotation required. Timely reporting to work with a minimum of absences. Ineligible for hybrid telecommuting work.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motor vehicles, tools, equipment, machinery and supplies used in a Waste Water Treatment Plant environment including, but not limited to: computers, telephone, mobile radio, copy machines, fax machine, and calculators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions.

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Tasks involve regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching above shoulder level, and that occasionally involves lifting 75-100 pounds and moving short distances, frequently carrying up to 50 pounds.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

(50 percent of time in operations environment and 50 percent of time in office environment): Worker in this position will be exposed to temperature extremes, noise, fumes, odors, confined spaces, elevated heights, and dust. Working conditions include sitting for prolonged times in front of computer. May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions.

JUDGEMENT AND SITUATIONAL REASONING ABILITY
Requires the ability to use logical thinking and/or industry or trade principles/standards to accomplish tasks assigned, identify problems and determine when supervisor intervention is required. Coordinate data when requested by determining time, place, sequence of operations or activities based on available data and record final outcome.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute metric conversions; may include ability to perform basic geometry for determining volume, area, distance, and angles.

LANGUAGE ABILITY AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information such as equipment logs, repair manuals, codes, specifications, plans, and maps.

Benefits

: We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid family and parental leave, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supplemental Questions

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I understand and agree
No, I do not agree

Do you possess a valid class "B" State of Minnesota Commercial Driver's License with tanker and air brakes endorsement?

How many years of experience do you have in a maintenance, engineering or process environment?

0 - 2 Years
3 - 4 Years
5+ Years

How many years of experience do you have in formal maintenance planning?

0 - 2 Years
3 - 4 Years
5+ Years

Do you have experience managing or supervising staff in an industrial environment?

Do you have experience managing or supervising staff in a union environment?

Do you have a working knowledge in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering; or related fieldwork experience; or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field?

Do you have a Maintenance Planning certification?

Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency?

I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced

Please list all computer programs you have used in your day-to-day work and indicate the number of years experience you have with each.

Which option below best describes your level of mathematics and analytical abilities, including statistical analysis?

Beginner - I can do basic math. I use simple formulas.
Intermediate - I can read charts and graphs. I am able to easily solve algebra problems.
Advanced - I am good at analytics, statistics and probability. I can use complex methods to understand what will happen next.
Expert - I can build complex mathematical models.
None of the above

Are you applying for Veterans Preference Points?
(You may be required to provide prof of the validity of Veterans Preference Points you claim before you are hired)

To qualify for Veterans Preference, you must meet all of the following:
1) Have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States;
2) Have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty OR have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty;
3) Be a United States citizen or resident alien;
4) Not be eligible for or currently receiving a monthly veteran's pension benefit based on length of military service.

Type of Veteran Preference Points Applying For:

I am a non-disabled veteran
I am a disabled veteran with a currently existing, compensable, service-connected disability as judged by the U.S. Veteran's Administration or by the Retirement Board of the Branches of the Armed Forces
I am the widow/widower (not remarried) of a deceased veteran
I am the spouse of a disabled veteran who cannot work because of the disability
N/A

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Northfield (MN)
Address: 801 Washington St

Northfield, Minnesota, 55057
Website: https://www.northfieldmn.gov

Wastewater Planner Scheduler