Salary : $2,211,664.00 - $2,703,246.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POSTING
Department: BUFFALO SEWER AUTH
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Fee: $0.00

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Mechanical Maintenance, the incumbent is responsible for supervising the activities and work performance of employees engaged in the maintenance, repair, assembly and installation of specialized and standard machinery and equipment used in a treatment plant. The incumbent uses considerable leeway in planning and scheduling work; any major change or improvements are subject to approval of the Superintendent of Mechanical Maintenance. Supervision is exercised over all personnel assigned.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)
Assists the Superintendent of Mechanical Maintenance in the overall development of the maintenance program including the computerized maintenance management system, preventative maintenance program, work management, and warehousing;
Supervises the activities and work performance of employees engaged in the maintenance, repair, assembly and installation of specialized and standard machinery and equipment in a treatment plant;
Plans and schedules maintenance activities in the plant and remote facilities;

• maintains records of same;

Subject to the approval of the Superintendent, plans any major changes or improvements;
Assigns work and supervises the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, motors power panels and controls, cranes, power operated valves, and various other types of treatment plant equipment and systems;
Assigns work and supervises the maintenance and repair of many types of large and small pumps, compressors, blowers, grit removal equipment, mechanical screens, activated sludge system, disinfection equipment, sludge collectors and removal systems, sludge digestion, and sludge incineration equipment, sludge water and acid handling piping systems, etc.;
Assumes all duties of the Superintendent of Mechanical Maintenance when the latter is absent;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
A.) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field and two years of full-time experience in maintenance management of a treatment plant or heavy industry related to the duties of the job;
OR
B.) Associates' Degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or closely related field and four years of full-time experience in maintenance management in a treatment plant or heavy industry related to the duties of the job;
OR
C.) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and six years of full-time experience in maintenance management in a treatment plant or heavy industry related to the duties of the job;
OR
D.) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B.
Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

Additional Information
Thorough knowledge of the modern practices, principles, methods employed and safety precautions involved in the maintenance, repair, assembly and installation of specialized and standard machinery and equipment in a treatment plant;

Considerable knowledge of mechanical engineering as it applies to the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, power panels and controls, motors, cranes, power operated valves, etc.;

Considerable knowledge of the maintenance and repair of many types of large and small pumps, compressors, blowers, sludge handling equipment, etc.;

Skill in planning and scheduling all maintenance activities in a treatment plant;

Supervision;

Ability to plan and assign the work of others;

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;

Ability to use a personal computer in the use of application programs;

Professional judgment; resourcefulness; dependability;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
This position is not eligible for benefits.