Sr Supervisor, Maintenance

POSITION TITLE: Sr Supervisor, Maintenance (Full-Time Regular) (Classified) REQUISITION #: req8393 DEPARTMENT: One Water Operations LOCATION: WASTEWATER PLANT # 2 ADMIN BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular FLSA STATUS: Exempt ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $72,344.00 - 120,574.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly) ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $80,000.00 - 110,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly) SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 4/1/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-Offer Requirements • Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) • Motor vehicle report While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado. Why Work For the City of Fort Collins? • Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire • Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires • Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting • Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both • Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability • Wellness program, workout facilities • Employee/family onsite health clinic • Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility • Collaborative work environment Job Summary The City of Fort Collins is seeking two (2) separate Senior Supervisors, Maintenance that will lead preventative and corrective maintenance operations for the City’s (1.) Water Production, and (2.) Water Reclamation & Biosolids facilities. This role includes hands-on leadership and strategic oversight of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facility infrastructure systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This position is responsible for developing and managing maintenance programs through the Maximo CMMS platform, including scheduling, budgeting, labor planning, asset tracking, and long-term capital improvement coordination connecting daily operational needs with long-term facility planning, In addition to supervising staff, this role may perform field-level maintenance work and serve as project manager for replacement and minor capital projects. The Senior Supervisor also leads training initiatives to build team competency across mechanical, electrical, and maintenance functions. The ideal candidate brings 6–7 years of journey-level experience in electrical, mechanical, or utility facility maintenance, strong supervisory capability, working knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance strategies, and the ability to lead in demanding physical and environmental conditions. This is a heavy-duty field-based leadership role requiring on-call availability and a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and team development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. • Maintains overall responsibility for the reliability of plant and system assets for assigned facilities or systems and directs all work necessary to maintain asset reliability targets, including mechanical, electrical and other systems, through both direct supervision of assigned personnel and collaboration with other City teams and contractors. • Collaboratively leads and supports asset management and maintenance activities, including cross-training, across all One Water treatment facilities and systems as requested. • Provides leadership by modeling acceptable behaviors and carrying out tasks in accordance with the City of Fort Collins Vision, Mission and Values. • Develops, implements, and evaluates preventative and corrective maintenance programs including the determination schedules, cost estimates, budgets, worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignment in CMMS program and authorizes purchases. • Supports and works with other City staff and departments to ensure site security and safety. • Assists in the development and implementation of master plans and capital projects; may serve as Project Manager for replacement and minor capital projects. • Conducts research on and develops new procedures to improve operation efficiency, safety and support a culture of innovation. • Ensures accurate documentation of maintenance and electrical activities, to include SOP development, team specific onboarding procedures, review of and development of plans, schematics and specifications. • Communicates to other work groups regarding mechanical and electrical projects. • Conducts an effective training program for staff that ensures competency in all aspects of the electrical and maintenance positions at the Water Production and Water Reclamation and Biosolids Divisions. • Conducts performance evaluations for assigned asset management and maintenance staff. • Ensure compliance with the City of Fort Collins and OSHA safety policies and procedures. • This position serves as a working supervisor and may frequently perform the functions of employees supervised. Management Responsibilities Yes City Competencies • Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. • Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. • A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. • A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork. • Experience building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization. Skill in integrating and synthesizing viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results. • Capable of creating conditions of emotional safety and demonstrated self-awareness and regulation in responding to others. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities • Ability to connect day-to-day needs with long term strategic facility needs. • Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and organizational needs and strategies. • Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams. • Proficient use and concept understanding of Maximo CMMS, ability to become proficient in SCADA. • Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local standards and guidelines including safety regulations. • Ability to prepare bid specifications. • Ability to perform maintenance and repair of equipment (may require design and/or use of lathe, milling machine, drill press and supervision of welding). • General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC (including sizing) and electrical. • Ability to be “on call” and respond on nights and weekends. • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, pump curves and other technical documents. • Ability to lead, manage and organize small projects including preparing bids, managing contractors and communicating with stakeholders. • Knowledge of safety policies and procedures. • Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies • Basic knowledge of Location Hierarchies; Asset, Location, and Work Order Classifications used for the Maximo CMMS Asset Registry. • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA, Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society standards and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering standards. • Proficient mathematical and statistical analysis skills. • Strong interpersonal, supervisory and team management skills. Required Qualifications MINIMUM PREFERRED High School Diploma or GED High school diploma or GED Experience Requirements • Seven years experience (or a combination of education and experience) as a mechanic or journey person in the electrical or mechanical trades or the construction and/or maintenance of process infrastructure, equipment, utility facility buildings and grounds with at least one year of which is supervisory experience. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role. Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training • Valid driver’s license, Water/Wastewater Operator D License or the ability to acquire within 18 months of hire date, Lift Truck Certification, Confined Space Entry Certification, Forklift Certification, Lock-out/Tag-out Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification HAZMAT Technician Level Certification (preferred) . Sr Supervisor, Maintenance The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. 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