ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE 7651

(WASTEWATER TREATMENT)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the establishment and implementation of preventive maintenance and equipment repair systems for sewer districts. The work involves responsibility for maintenance activities in the treatment facilities, pumping stations and collection systems. Supervision is exercised over the maintenance staff through supervisory personnel. Work is reviewed through conferences, consultations and the submission of required reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Establishes and implements equipment repair and preventive maintenance systems for complex and varied wastewater treatment plant and pumping station equipment and auxiliary equipment, including high pressure steam boilers, incinerators, ozone generators, stack scrubbers, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, collection system maintenance equipment and electrical equipment;

Establishes and maintains an inventory control system for equipment, supplies, tools and parts;

Supervises inspections, maintenance and repair of vehicles and related equipment;

Assists in the coordination of maintenance activities in sewage treatment plants and sewage collection systems;

Assists in the training and evaluation of maintenance personnel.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, equipment and tools used in wastewater treatment facility maintenance and repair; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards present and the safety precautions necessary for the maintenance work; good knowledge of the general layout and component structures and equipment of the wastewater treatment facilities; ability to establish and implement effective preventive maintenance and repair systems; ability to supervise employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to keep a variety of records; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in natural science or in sanitary, civil, mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in the maintenance of major equipment at a Type A wastewater treatment plant or related facility, including two (2) years in a supervisory position; or,

(b) Sixty (60) college credits from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university towards a degree in natural science or in a sanitary, civil, mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering or a related filed, and six (6) years of experience in the maintenance of major equipment at a Type A wastewater treatment plant or a related facility, including two (2) years in a supervisory position; or,

(c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and eight (8) years of experience in the maintenance of major equipment at a Type A wastewater treatment plant or related facility, including two (2) years in a supervisory position; or,

(d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (d).

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Maintenance Crew Chief (Wastewater Treatment) or Maintenance Crew Chief (Steam and HVAC).

R01/11/11

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive