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Home My WebLink AboutSenior MW - Water PlantUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Maintenance Worker – Water Plant Department: Public Works Division: Water Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Water / Water Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 14 Job Number: 1405 Job Summary Under general direction, serves as group leader in maintaining and repairing pumps, motors, valves, and gauges in water treatment processes. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Inspects and evaluates plant equipment, supplies and services; implements preventive maintenance program. • Schedules and prioritizes maintenance of plant equipment, staﬃng needs, training needs and outside contractor services. • Coordinates work teams on various aspects of complex plant control construction or processing equipment in the plant. • Delegates and monitors assigned personnel on a rotational basis in repair and maintenance duties at the treatment plant. • Trains assigned employees in maintenance procedures and appropriate skill development; ensures that staﬀ is trained in safety and keeps the facility free from hazards. • Establishes technical and safety procedures and standards; maintains maintenance safety programs; maintains programs and records related to predictive, preventive, and emergency repairs of the water puriﬁcation plant. • Reviews, maintains, and presents daily logs, schedules, and reports; inspects and evaluates plant equipment for installation, modiﬁcation, redesign and/or development. • Orders supplies, equipment and materials as necessary; maintains inventory and system. • Contacts technical representatives, equipment vendors and suppliers; solicits bids and purchases supplies and equipment as needed. • Monitors work of outside contractors and evaluates compliance with contractual agreements. • Determines methods to improve complex chemical feed systems with new technology. • Assists Water Superintendent by consulting with other division group leaders; evaluates plant performance; performs special projects. • Participates in budget development for maintenance and operations. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Evaluates systems such as heating ventilation, air conditioning, electrical and security. • Performs routine or emergent electrical switching operation to facilitate maintenance, plant shutdown and restart by generator, in the event of power outage or due to local energy compliance. • Performs emergency duties related to water main breaks; responds to after-hour emergency calls. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in water plant maintenance. • State of Iowa DNR Grade III Water Operator Certiﬁcate. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon ﬁrst day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, IS 700 within two years of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and calculate capacities, ﬂows and quantities. • Ability to prepare written reports and logs. • Ability to read and interpret technical materials and blueprints, speciﬁcations, electrical schematics, gauges, charts and data sheets, and government regulations. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to troubleshoot computer and mechanical equipment malfunctions. • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance methods. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Knowledge of Occupational Safety Health Administration, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources regulations concerning water treatment. • Knowledge of water treatment processes and related equipment. • Knowledge of wells and lime softening desirable. • Skill in organizing and directing multiple projects and work teams simultaneously. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook) and SCADA control systems and specialized equipment used in water treatment processes. Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________