Industrial Trades Supervisor

City of Boise
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2024 CLOSED ON 8/31/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Trades Supervisor position at City of Boise?

Summary Statement

The Public Works Department recognizes that clean water is directly linked to our city’s prosperity and sustainability. We’re currently seeking qualified applicants for the Industrial Trades Supervisor p osition to support our Lander Street water renewal facility.

  • Performs supervisory and technical work in the maintenance and repair of advanced water renewal (wastewater treatment) facilities and other public works utilities as needed.
  • Supervises a team of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and instrument technicians
  • Plans, coordinates, schedules and supervises maintenance and repairs of the mechanical, technical and facility systems of industrial, regulated utilities.
  • Requires independent judgment and initiative. This position works under limited supervision.

If you are an experienced and skilled trades supervisor looking for an opportunity to establish a meaningful, stable career with long-term benefits, we want to hear from you. City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family. Plus, a retirement plan that provides a lifetime annuity, investment matching, a cash-incentive wellness program, public employee student loan forgiv e ness , paid parental leave, and more. Imagine that.

Essential Functions

Performs the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, evaluating, promoting and assigning duties; corrects inappropriate actions or behavior through communication and coaching; initiates discipline or termination as needed; and oversees employees or a group.

Troubleshoots and performs complex analyses of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and instrumentation systems for repair, replacement and new installation of equipment and structures. Trains employees on federal, state and local employment guidelines.

Oversees the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs and procedures for electrical, HVAC, and instrumentation trades. Develops job safety analysis and standard operating procedures for equipment and systems.

Utilizes computerized maintenance programs to create and maintain detailed maintenance reports to ensure compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws. Evaluates maintenance records and trends to optimize system performance, reduce energy cost, and predict maintenance needs.

Plans and coordinates major repairs, maintenance and installations with engineering, contractors and operations staff. Reviews operations and maintenance plans, engineering design documents, industry publications and equipment specifications to advise and make recommendations on process, facility and equipment selection.

Assists in the formulation and preparation of maintenance budgets and capital improvement projects. Evaluates and researches new equipment for replacement purchase consideration. Writes specifications for bids on industrial equipment, machines and tools.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

  • High school diploma or equivalent and
  • three years of experience as a journey-level electrician, HVAC, pipe fitter, facility maintenance or industrial mechanic, and
  • experience in a supervisory or lead position or
  • an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge Of

  • occupational safety standards and hazards associated with various trades, industrial maintenance and wastewater operations;
  • maintenance management systems;
  • programming computerized systems, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, instrumentation and facility maintenance and repairs;
  • wastewater operation and process control, theory and practices;
  • effective supervisory principles and practices;
  • reading blueprints in an industrial setting;
  • standard safety practices;
  • construction trade work including carpentry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing; and
  • computer usage including related software.

Ability To

  • read and interpret technical manuals, SDS (safety data sheets) data and other safety procedures;
  • effectively train and lead others;
  • organize and coordinate projects;
  • diagnose equipment malfunctions and upgrades;
  • communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
  • perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

  • Seven years of maintenance experience in a Class IV advanced wastewater treatment facility and
  • five years of supervisory experience.
  • Completion of supervisory courses provided by a city or an equivalent organization.
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator Class II or higher license or
  • a formal degree or trade certification in maintenance management and practices.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Ability to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Class 1 or Operator-in-Training (OIT) license within six months of meeting Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses eligibility requirements.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.Additional physical efforts include: twisting, bending and and operating machinery in confined areas..

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. work on stairs and uneven surfaces, near open tanks and ditches, in industrial areas; exposed to hydraulic and vehicle hazards, and insects and atmospheric hazards; subject to slip hazards caused from ice/snow in winter, wet floors, uneven and undeveloped work surfaces. exposure to sewage, methane, hydrogen sulfide and other possible toxic gases and hazardous substances.

This position works: shift work, rotating on-call schedule, and reports to the facility in times of emergencies, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required; work may be performed/assigned at any of the city's public works' facilities; may work at remote or isolated facilities a considerable distance from supporting resources.
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