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Assistant Superintendent

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  • Airport
  • Washington County
Deadline: 06/06/2025 04:00 PM

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Assistant Superintendent GRADE 13
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance Department FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Maintenance    

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise the daily activities of the Maintenance Department, which insures the proper operation of water and wastewater facilities. This position reports directly to the Superintendent of Maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

  1. Review, prioritize and direct the resources to complete facilities request (work orders) from all departments.
  2. Review, direct and manage the purchase of material and or equipment required to complete tasks.
  3. Recommend replacement or type of repair for equipment and/or facility.
  4. Supervise and direct both constructive and preventative maintenance programs.
  5. Supervise and direct the repair, replacement, installation of water and sewer systems – leaks, blockages, new equipment, etc.
  6. Manage expenditures to maintain budget.
  7. Participate in future project and design meetings.
  8. Perform employee performance evaluations.
  9. Coach and council employees to resolve problems.
  10. Review and approve time cards, vacation and personal day request.
  11. Interview and recommend applicants for vacant positions.
  12. Meet on site with utility contractor for new service installations.
  13. Assume the responsibilities of the Superintendent of Maintenance in his/her absence.
  14. Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  1. Working knowledge and experience in corrective and preventative maintenance to include repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, buildings, and water and wastewater treatment type equipment.
  2. Knowledge of construction and operation of water and sewer systems.
  3. Knowledge of vehicle and pump mechanics, electricity, carpentry, HVAC, masonry, concrete and hydraulics.
  4. Ability to operate line location, survey, measuring and leak detection equipment.
  5. Ability to read and interprets blueprints and specifications.
  6. Knowledge of safety standards.
  7. Ability to communicate effectively with county staff and the general public.
  8. Ability to provide direct supervision of maintenance staff including scheduling.
  9. Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  1. High school graduate
  2. AA Degree – Engineering related field
  3. Five years’ minimum experience facilities/utility maintenance
  4. Five years’ experience as a supervisor

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • A valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License for air brake equipped vehicles required, Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
  • Applicants who do not have a valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License at the time of hire:
    • Must obtain Class “B” learners permit within 90 calendar days from date of hire. 4
    • Must obtain and maintain a valid Class “B” Commercial License within the first 9 months from date of hire.
  • Must be willing to be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Rev. 9/2016, 10/2018 ,12/2021, 4/2025

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

Friday, June 6th, 2025 @ 4:00pm

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INSTRUCTIONS: Applications are only accepted for posted positions. All applicants must provide a complete application for each position.

For more information contact:
WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350
Fax: (240)-203-6355
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I certify that, if employed, I will produce documents to establish that I am legally able to work in the United States. I understand that a final employment offer is contingent upon completion of INS Form I-9 and receipt of acceptable documentation at the time of hire.

In the event that I am provided a conditional offer of employment, I consent to taking an employment physical examination to include an alcohol and drug screen and such future physical examinations as may be lawfully required by the County. I authorize the County to contact my previous employers, if necessary, and obtain employment information from them, and to further investigate the truthfulness of my application, including review of my motor vehicle record and such future periodic review as may be lawfully required by the County.

I certify that answers given herein are true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand further that any false answers or statements or misleading omissions made by me on this application, in any interview for employment, in connection with the above mentioned investigation, or in any physical examination shall be sufficient grounds for my rejection as a candidate for employment or for immediate discharge, if discovered after my hiring.

I AGREE THAT EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY IS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT MEANS THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR THE EMPLOYEE MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATION BY ANY COUNTY OFFICIAL OR SUPERVISOR AND THAT NO PROVISION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, ANY PERSONNEL REGULATION OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATED PRACTICE OR PROCEDURE, ORAL OR WRITTEN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE THE “AT-WILL” NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY.

“UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE-DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $100.”

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As an employer, we comply with all government regulations and any applicable affirmative action responsibilities.

Solely to help us comply with any applicable government record keeping, reporting and other legal requirements, please fill out the Affirmative Action Survey below. We appreciate your cooperation.

This Affirmative Action Survey data, which you provide voluntarily, will be kept separate and confidential from this Application for Employment.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

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Veteran Identification

Special Employment Notice to Disabled Veterans, Vietnam Era Veterans, and Individuals with Physical or Mental Handicaps

Government contractors are subject to 38 USC 2012 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 which requires that they take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals.

If you are a disabled veteran, or have a physical or mental handicap, you are invited to volunteer this information. This information will be treated as confidential. Failure to provide this information will not jeopardize or adversely affect your consideration for employment.

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FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

I hereby provide consent to Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a full query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse ( Clearinghouse) to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse.

I understand that if the full query conducted by Washington County Board of Commissioners indicates that drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse, FMCSA will not disclose that information to Washington County Board of Commissioners without first obtaining additional specific consent from me.

I understand that Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct annual limited queries as required by FMCSA.

I further understand that if I refuse to provide consent for Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse, Washington County Board of Commissioners must prohibit me from performing safety- sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, as required by FMCSA’ s drug and alcohol program regulations.

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