Pump Station Maintenance Supervisor

Pump Station Maintenance SupervisorA supervisory role responsible for leading maintenance operations at wastewater pump stations to ensure reliable performance and prevent service disruptions.The Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP) delivers wastewater treatment services that protect public health and local waterways across Onondaga County, supported by a skilled and dedicated workforce.WHY YOU?This position is ideal for experienced maintenance professionals who are ready to step into a leadership role. As a Pump Station Maintenance Supervisor, youll oversee critical infrastructure where timely, effective maintenance is essential to protecting public health and the environment. Youll lead and support a team, coordinate daily and emergency work, and apply your technical expertise across a wide range of specialized equipment. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of operations, mentor staff, and play a key role in maintaining system reliability.WHAT EXACTLY DOES A PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR DO?The primary function of this role is to supervise and coordinate the maintenance and repair of wastewater pump station equipment and systems. Responsibilities include scheduling and assigning work, inspecting maintenance activities, directing emergency repairs, and ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently. Does related work as required.Schedules all preventive maintenance work required by wastewater pumping stations and assigns specific tasks.Reviews work in progress and upon completion to ensure work is carried out effectively and safely, in accordance with established procedure, and with minimal disruption to the public; assists and advises crews in the conduct of routine tasks and may plan and direct emergency maintenance activities that involve loss of service or property damage.Reviews plans for new wastewater pumping stations and inspects new stations before assuming ownership and/or responsibility.Works with maintenance personnel of other work groups to facilitate the coordination of wastewater pump station maintenance work.This list is not exhaustive. Additional duties are outlined in the official job description.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPromotion:One (1) year of permanent competitive class status as an Instrumentation Crew Leader, Maintenance Electrician Crew Leader, Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Crew Leader or Sewer Maintenance Crew Leader.Open Competitive:A) Four (4) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in the maintenance and repair of wastewater or industrial pump station equipment; or,B) Four (4) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation equipment, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in an industrial or water treatment processing facility.

Created: 2026-04-20